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Azal branco

Variety of grape

Variety of grape

FieldValue
nameAzal branco
colorBlanc
color_altWhite
image
caption
speciesVitis vinifera
also_calledSee list of synonyms
originPortugal
hazards
regionsVinho Verde

Azal branco is a white Portuguese wine grape planted primarily in the Minho region but with greater expansion to Amarante, Basto, Baião and Vale do Sousa sub-regions. 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 5100 ha, which makes it the second-most planted grape variety of Minho, after Loureiro.

The Azal variety provides an intense green color when maturated and an aroma of citric fruits (such as lemon or green apple) and nuts. It produces young, fresh yet acidic wines.

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

References

  1. [http://www.vivc.de/datasheet/dataResult.php?data=815 Azal branco], [[Vitis International Variety Catalogue]], accessed on June 27, 2010
  2. "Azal -". Vine to Wine Circle.
  3. J. Robinson ''Jancis Robinson's Wine Course'' Third Edition pg 100 Abbeville Press 2003 {{ISBN. 0-7892-0883-0
  4. (2006). "Azal branco". Oxford University Press.
  5. CVRVV. "Castas".
  6. (2016-01-28). "Castas de Portugal: Azal - Vida Rural". Vida Rural.
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