Wine · Grape variety · Short entry
Antão Vaz
Antão Vaz is a white grape associated with Alentejo and especially Vidigueira. It is used alone and in blends.
Identity and growing conditions
Wines of Portugal describes a productive vine suited to warm, sunny conditions. The bunches are large and relatively loose, with large, tough-skinned berries.
Wine styles and uses
Harvest timing changes the balance: earlier picking preserves freshness, while later ripening can increase potential alcohol. The source describes tropical-fruit and citrus-peel impressions and notes blending with Arinto or Roupeiro.
How it connects
Wine region
- grown in Alentejo