Life Style / Wine Grapes / Azal Tinto: Also known as Cai?o Longo. Native variety grown in Portugal/Spain. Has several synonym names: Cai?o Bravo and Cai?o Tinto in Spain, Amaral or Cainho Bravo in Portugal. Late season ripening, bearing loose clusters it is used to produce red, somewhat rustic wines with intense aromas. Currently mostly used in blends to contribute structure.
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Lifestyle / Wine Grapes / Azal Branco: Grape c?©page found in northern Portugal and used for early consumption 'vinho verde' wines. The dark-skinned version is named Azal Tinto (below). MORE
Lifestyle / Wine Grapes / Tinto Cão: Has the synonym name Padeiro de Basto. Best suited to cooler climates/locations. Special attention to pruning and full maturity required for adequate yields. Double cordon trellising is recommended. V MORE