Azal Branco is a white Portuguese wine

Portuguese wine

Portuguese wine is the result of traditions introduced to the region by ancient civilizations, such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, and mostly the Romans. Portugal started to export its wines to Rome during the Roman Empire. Modern exports developed with trade to England after the...

 grape planted primarily in the Minho

Minho

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 region. It noted for the high acidity of its wines, and is used for white Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde is a Portuguese wine from the Minho region in the far north of the country. The name literally means "Green Wine" , referring to its youthful freshness that leads to a very slight green color on the edges of the wine. The region is characterized by its many small growers, which...

. Varietal Azal Branco wines can be somewhat reminiscent of Riesling

Riesling

Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white wines. Riesling wines are usually varietally...

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Total Portuguese plantations are around 5100 hectares (12,602.4 acre), which makes it the second-most planted grape variety of Minho, after Loureiro

Loureiro

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Synonyms

Azal Branco is also known under the synonyms Asal Branco, Asal da Lixa, Azal Bianco, Azal da Lixa, Carvalha, Carvalhal, Es Pinheira, Gadelhudo, and Pinheira.