Color of berry skin White Notable regions Vinho Verde Origin Portugal | Also called See list of synonyms Species Common Grape Vine Notable region Vinho Verde | |
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Similar Common Grape Vine, Arnsburger, Alvarelhão, Aubun, Alarije | ||
Azal branco is a white Portuguese wine grape planted primarily in the Minho region. It noted for the high acidity of its wines, and is used for white Vinho Verde. Varietal Azal Branco wines can be somewhat reminiscent of Riesling.
Total Portuguese plantations are around 5,100 hectares (13,000 acres), which makes it the second-most planted grape variety of Minho, after Loureiro.
Synonyms
Azal branco is also known under the synonyms Asal branco, Asal da Lixa, Azal bianco, Azal da Lixa, Carvalha, Carvalhal, Es Pinheira, Gadelhudo, and Pinheira.
References
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