Azal branco
White wine grapePortugal
The style profiled here is a dry, light-bodied white Azal branco wine: light, brisk and citrus fresh. Typical alcohol is 10 to 12%. Serve it at 7 to 10 °C.
Also called See list of synonyms.
Style profile
Our rating of a representative wine- Sweetness
- Bone dry
- Body
- Light
- Tannin
- Very low
- Acidity
- Very high
Sweetness and structure vary with the producer, region and winemaking. These ratings describe the style above; check the label for the bottle in front of you.
Food pairings
Where it grows
- Notable regions
- Vinho Verde
Similar grapes
Sources
- Facts: Wikipedia, Azal branco (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata Q793481 (CC0).
- Variety record: Vitis International Variety Catalogue, VIVC 815.
- Style profile, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment.
- Vinho Verde grape varieties, Portuguese Vine and Wine Institute.