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Avesso is a white grape variety, with its roots in Minho, Portugal.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, low acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to white peach, nectarine, tropical fruit, mango, floral and stonefruit.
It is planted most seriously in Minho.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high vigour and a preference for sunny.
It blends readily with Arinto, Loureiro, Trajadura and Chardonnay.
On other labels it goes by Borra, Bornal, Borracal Branco and Bornao.
At the table it suits clams steamed with white wine, vietnamese rolls and maine lobster rolls.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Arinto
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Loureiro
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Trajadura
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Chardonnay
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Arinto
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Loureiro
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Trajadura
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Chardonnay
Read →Food pairings.
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Clams steamed with white wine
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Vietnamese rolls
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Maine lobster rolls
Also labelled.
Borra, Bornal, Borracal Branco, Bornao, Cayetana.
Bottles to look for.
- A&D Wines 'Esculpido', Vinho Verde, Portugal
- A&D Wines 'Monologo' Avesso P67, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- ABCDarium Avesso, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Agri Roncao Quinta de Linhares Avesso Reserva, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Anselmo Mendes 'Muros Antigos' Avesso, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Casa de Vila Nova 'Vila Nova' Avesso, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Casa de Vila Nova 'Vila Nova' Reserva, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Curtimenta, Vinho Verde, Portugal
Avesso: common questions
01.What does Avesso taste like?+
Avesso tastes of white peach, nectarine, tropical fruit, mango, floral and stonefruit. The wines show medium body, no tannin, low acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Avesso from?+
Avesso originates in Minho, Portugal.
03.Where is Avesso grown?+
The key regions for Avesso are Minho.
04.What food pairs with Avesso?+
Pour it with clams steamed with white wine, vietnamese rolls and maine lobster rolls.
05.What else is Avesso called?+
Avesso is also labelled Borra, Bornal, Borracal Branco, Bornao and Cayetana.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.