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Azal Tinto is a red grape variety, with its roots in Minho, Portugal.
The wines show light body, low tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to raspberry, cranberry, bitter cherries, tartness and spritz.
It is planted most seriously in Minho.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool.
It blends readily with Vinhao and Espadeiro.
On other labels it goes by Amaral, Caiño, Caiño Bravo and Caiño Tinto.
At the table it suits arroz de polvo, crumbed pork cutlets and balsamic-tossed mushrooms.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Arroz de polvo
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crumbed pork cutlets
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balsamic-tossed mushrooms
Also labelled.
Amaral, Caiño, Caiño Bravo, Caiño Tinto, Sousao.
Azal Tinto: common questions
01.What does Azal Tinto taste like?+
Azal Tinto tastes of raspberry, cranberry, bitter cherries, tartness and spritz. The wines show light body, low tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Azal Tinto from?+
Azal Tinto originates in Minho, Portugal.
03.Where is Azal Tinto grown?+
The key regions for Azal Tinto are Minho.
04.What food pairs with Azal Tinto?+
Pour it with arroz de polvo, crumbed pork cutlets and balsamic-tossed mushrooms.
05.What else is Azal Tinto called?+
Azal Tinto is also labelled Amaral, Caiño, Caiño Bravo, Caiño Tinto and Sousao.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.