A couple of Portuguese whites are starting to excite interest in Australia. We have quite a few producers of Albarino/alvarelho and more recently Arinto. This latter variety is praised for its ability to thrive in hot dry summers while producing zingy whites. Australia has a long history of using Verdelho for table wines; in fact there is a much larger acreage of it in Australia than in Portugal. The other Portuguese white variety you have mentioned Fernao Pires is also here.
Ah Portugal. I love Alentejo - it reminds me of central texas, rolling hills, cattle and lots of grapes. Thanks for the white recommendations. Personally I have come to love the reds from Alentejo. They are typically full bodied and pair well with meats found in the region like black pig. When you get time to wonder, check out Grouse, Herdade da Calada and of course Herdade de Malhadinha.
A couple of Portuguese whites are starting to excite interest in Australia. We have quite a few producers of Albarino/alvarelho and more recently Arinto. This latter variety is praised for its ability to thrive in hot dry summers while producing zingy whites. Australia has a long history of using Verdelho for table wines; in fact there is a much larger acreage of it in Australia than in Portugal. The other Portuguese white variety you have mentioned Fernao Pires is also here.
Thank you for your comments and information. These whites are exciting. TC
Ah Portugal. I love Alentejo - it reminds me of central texas, rolling hills, cattle and lots of grapes. Thanks for the white recommendations. Personally I have come to love the reds from Alentejo. They are typically full bodied and pair well with meats found in the region like black pig. When you get time to wonder, check out Grouse, Herdade da Calada and of course Herdade de Malhadinha.
Mike, Thanks for the comments. I like the reds too. Will contact you when I have a trip planned. Tricia