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According to the Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV) , the following list of white, red and rosé grape varieties constitutes the current complete list of all the varieties that can appear on the labeling of DO (Denomination of Origin) and IG (Indication Wine Region). The list is divided into white varieties and red and pink varieties, and it also contains synonymous names of some varieties, the result of cultural traditions of regional expression. small description and image of the variety. In total there are 7 varieties, 3 white: Alvarinho, Loureiro and Trajadura and 4 reds: Alvarelhão, Borraçal, Pedral and Vinhão.
It is the main grape variety in the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço, where it originates, providing high quality wines that are unique on the market."A variety grown particularly in the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço, but given its high quality, it has been to other parts of the region and the country. The wine is characterized by an intense color, straw, with citrus reflections, intense, distinct and complex aroma, which ranges from quince, peach, banana, lemon, passion fruit and lychee, to of orange and violet, hazelnut and walnut, and honey, the flavor being complex, soft, round, harmonious, full-bodied and persistent." Information taken from " https://www.vinhoverde.pt/pt/c... "
"It is an old and high quality variety, it produces wines with a citrus color, a fine, elegant aroma, which ranges from citrus fruit (lemon) to floral (freesia, rose) and molasses (bouquet), with a fruity flavor, with a slight acidic, fresh, harmonious, full-bodied and persistent." Information taken from " https://www.vinhoverde.pt/pt/c... "
"A good quality grape variety, it produces wines of intense color, golden straw, with an intense aroma, of ripe tree fruits (apple, pear and peach), macerated, with a soft, warm, round flavor, with a tendency, under certain conditions, to low acidity." Information taken from " https://www.vinhoverde.pt/pt/c... "
"Quality red grape variety, recommended in the Monção Sub-Region, where it is more intensively cultivated, a low-yielding variety that gives rise to ruby to light ruby colored wines, with a delicate aroma of the grape variety, harmonious and tasty. Also known as «Brancelhão » in Monção, by «Alvarelhão» in the south of the Region and by «Pirruivo» in Arouca. It is the «Alvarelhão» of the Douro Region and probably the «Brancellao» of Galicia." Information taken from " https://www.cipvv.pt/pt/castas... "
"Quality red grape variety, being widely disseminated, is a productive and rustic variety that gives rise to ruby red wines, with a balanced, harmonious and tasty aroma. Also known as «Borraço(a)» and « Morraça", by "Esfarrapa" in Viana do Castelo, by "Cainho Grande", "Cainho Grosso" or "Espadeiro Redondo" in Monção, by "Bogalhal" or "Olho-de-sapo" in the Basto area and also by " Sour». " Information taken from " https://www.cipvv.pt/pt/castas... "
"Quality red grape variety, recommended in the Monção and Melgaço sub-region, an area where it is most intensively cultivated. It is a productive and rustic variety that gives rise to wines with a light ruby to ruby color, with a harmonious aroma and flavor of the grape variety. Also known as «Padral», «Cainho», «Cainho dos Milagres», «Cainho Español» or «Alvarinho Tinto» in Monção, as «Castelão» in Amarante, as «Pégudo» or «Perna de Perdiz» in Ponte de Lima and by «Pardal» in Castelo de Paiva. It is probably the «Pedral» of Galicia." Information taken from " https://www.cipvv.pt/pt/castas... "
"A large-scale grape variety is grown throughout the Vinho Verde Region for its quality and as it is the only regional red grape variety. It produces wines of intense color, garnet red, with a vinous aroma, where the wild fruits (blackberry and raspberry) are evident. , the taste being equally vinous, full-bodied and slightly astringent." Information taken from " https://www.vinhoverde.pt/pt/c... "
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