Azal Branco | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Color of berry skin | Blanc |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | See list of synonyms |
Origin | Portugal |
Notable regions | Vinho Verde |
Azal Branco is a white Portuguese wine grape[1] planted primarily in the Minho region. It noted for the high acidity of its wines, and is used for white Vinho Verde.[2] 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.[3]
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.[1]