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White grape

Antão Vaz

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An Alentejo white anchor often giving ripe fruit and body, with freshness strongly influenced by harvest choices.

Aromatic palette

ripe fruit · citrus nuances

Read the structure.

acidityPicking-date dependent
tanninLow without extended skin contact
bodyOften medium-full to full
alcoholDepends on ripeness and wine style

What could you confuse it with?

Warm-region origin does not mean that every Antão Vaz is low in freshness or heavily oaked.

Origins & family

Regional roots

Alentejo, especially the warm southern vineyards around Vidigueira.

In the vineyard

Needs warmth and sunlight, yet remains vulnerable to sunburn and water stress.

Regional expressions

Portugal

Alentejo

Closely associated with Vidigueira and full-bodied white wines.

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.

Explore Alentejo

Cellar & service

Winemaking & development

Often blended with fresher grapes such as Arinto; oak and lees use vary.

Service & ageing

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

Pairing logic

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