Grape · White
Fernão Pires
Also known as Maria Gomes in Bairrada
Warm climate
About
Portugal's most planted white grape (also called Maria Gomes in Bairrada). Produces aromatic, fruity wines best enjoyed young. At its most expressive in the Tejo and Lisboa regions. Used for both still wines and sparkling base in Bairrada.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Acidity
Crisp
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Rare
Aging
Drink within 1-3 years for maximum freshness and floral aromatics.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.