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Azal Branco is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Minho, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for green apple, citrus and orange.
The regions that matter for it are Minho.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Loureiro, Trajadura, Arinto and Avesso.
Watch for the synonyms: Azal, Carvalha, Es Pinheira and Gadelhudo.
At the table it suits clams steamed with white wine, shellfish empanadas and stuffed green peppers.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Loureiro
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Trajadura
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Arinto
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Avesso
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Alvarinho
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Loureiro
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Trajadura
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Arinto
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Avesso
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Alvarinho
Read →Food pairings.
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Clams steamed with white wine
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Shellfish empanadas
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Stuffed green peppers
Also labelled.
Azal, Carvalha, Es Pinheira, Gadelhudo.
Bottles to look for.
- ABCDarium Azal, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Agri Roncao Quinta de Linhares Azal Branco, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Ajts Branco, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Bojo do Luar Azal Pet Nat, Portugal
- Casa de Oleiros Azal, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Marcio Lopes 'Pequenos Rebentos - Selvagem' Branco, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Opcao ABCDarium Doce Azal, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Quinta da Levada Azal Branco, Vinho Verde, Portugal
Azal Branco: common questions
01.What does Azal Branco taste like?+
Azal Branco tastes of green apple, citrus and orange. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Azal Branco from?+
Azal Branco originates in Minho, Portugal.
03.Where is Azal Branco grown?+
The key regions for Azal Branco are Minho.
04.What food pairs with Azal Branco?+
Pour it with clams steamed with white wine, shellfish empanadas and stuffed green peppers.
05.What else is Azal Branco called?+
Azal Branco is also labelled Azal, Carvalha, Es Pinheira and Gadelhudo.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.