Alvarelhão
Red wine grapePortugal
The style profiled here is a dry, light-bodied red Alvarelhão wine: pale, sharp, red fruit. Typical alcohol is 11.5 to 13%. Serve it at 13 to 15 °C.
Style profile
Our rating of a representative wine- Sweetness
- Bone dry
- Body
- Light
- Tannin
- Low
- Acidity
- Very high
Sweetness and structure vary with the producer, region and winemaking. These ratings describe the style above; check the label for the bottle in front of you.
Food pairings
Where it grows
- Notable wines
- Dão
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Sources
- Facts: Wikipedia, Alvarelhão (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata Q897652 (CC0).
- Variety record: Vitis International Variety Catalogue, VIVC 1650.
- Style profile, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment.