Avesso
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| Avesso | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | See list of synonyms |
| Origin | Portugal |
Avesso is a white Portuguese wine grape[1] planted primarily in the Minho region of Portugal. It can make full bodied aromatic wines. Ampelographers believe it maybe related to the Portuguese grape Jaen.[2]
[edit] Synonyms
Avesso is also known under the synonyms Bornal, Bornao, Borracal Branco, and Borral.[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Avesso, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed on June 27, 2010
- ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 100 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
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