Azal Branco

The white grape variety originates from Portugal. Synonyms are Asal, Asal Branco, Azal, Azal Bianco, Azal da Lixa, Carvalha, Carvalhal, Espinheira, Gadelhudo and Pinheira. It should not be confused with the varieties Amaral (Azal Tinto) or Alvarinho (Azal Blanco) due to common synonyms or morphological similarities. According to DNA analyses, Azal is closely related to the varieties Arinto, Loureiro and Trajadura. However, the parentage is unknown. The variety was a crossing partner in the new variety Barcelo. The late-ripening vine is susceptible to fungal diseases such as powdery and downy mildew, as well as botrytis. It produces fresh, acidic white wines with aromas of lemons and green apples. The variety is mainly cultivated in the Beiras, Douro and Minho or Vinho Verde areas. In 2016, a total of 1,443 hectares of vines were reported in Portugal (Kym Anderson statistics).

To read the full text, you must be a Premium Member of wein.plus. You are currently not logged in to wein.plus. Become a Premium Member or log in with your credentials .

Become a Premium Member of wein.plus

Voices of our members

The glossary is a monumental achievement and one of the most important contributions to wine knowledge. Of all the encyclopaedias I use on the subject of wine, it is by far the most important. That was the case ten years ago and it hasn't changed since.
Andreas Essl
Autor, Modena

Welcome back!

Azal Branco

To read the full text, you must be a Premium Member of wein.plus. You are currently not logged in to wein.plus. Become a Premium Member or log in with your credentials .

Voices of our members

The world's largest Lexicon of wine terms.

EVENTS NEAR YOU