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Avesso

Avesso is a white Portuguese wine grape planted primarily in the Minho region of Portugal. It can make full-bodied aromatic wines. Ampelographers believe it may be related to the Portuguese grape Jaen.

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Avesso
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinBlanc
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledSee list of synonyms
OriginPortugal
VIVC number798

Avesso is a white Portuguese wine grape1 planted primarily in the Minho region of Portugal. It can make full-bodied aromatic wines. Ampelographers believe it may be related to the Portuguese grape Jaen.2

Synonyms

Avesso is also known under the synonyms Bornal, Bornao, Borracal Branco, and Borral.1

See also

See also

References

References

  1. Avesso, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed on June 27, 2010
  2. J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 100 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0