Avesso
Appearance
Avesso | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Color of berry skin | Blanc |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | See list of synonyms |
Origin | Portugal |
VIVC number | 798 |
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 may be related to the Portuguese grape Jaen.[2]
Synonyms
Avesso is also known under the synonyms Bornal, Bornao, Borracal Branco, and Borral.[1]
See also
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