Azal

A late-ripening Vinho Verde white with marked acidity and citrus-led fruit.

Aromatic palette

lemon · green apple

acidityOften high

tanninLow without extended skin contact

bodyOften light to medium

alcoholDepends on ripeness and wine style

Azal is distinct from Alvarinho and Avesso; the similar first letters are not synonyms.

Vigorous, long-cycle variety needing sun exposure and canopy management.

Portugal

An inland white reference where sunlight helps complete its long ripening cycle.

Structure

Use the individual wine’s acidity, body and sweetness to refine the grape reference.

At the table

Serve chilled; allow fuller or mature examples to warm slightly in the glass.

Often blended to balance its pronounced freshness; harvest timing is important.

Serve chilled; allow fuller or mature examples to warm slightly in the glass.

Match acidity and texture to fish, vegetables or poultry; account for sauce and oak.