Azal tinto
| Azal Tinto | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Amaral and other synonyms |
| Origin | Portugal |
| Notable regions | Minho |
| Notable wines | Vinho Verde |
| VIVC number | 818 |
Azal Tinto or Amaral is a variety of red Portuguese wine grape.[1] It is planted in the Minho region where it is used in red Vinho Verde, while the related Azal Branco is used for white Vinho Verde.[2]
Synonyms
Azal Tinto is also known under the synonyms Amaral, Amaral Preto, Azal, Azal Preto, Cachon, Cainho Miudo, Caino, Caino Bravo, Caino Tinto, Sousao, and Sousao Galego.[1]
Azal Tinto is also used as a synonym for Vinhão.
See also
References
- ^ a b Amaral, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed on June 27, 2010
- ^ Jancis Robinson, ed. (2006). "Azal Branco". Oxford Companion to Wine (3rd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 56. ISBN 0-19-860990-6.