Avesso
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Variety of grape
| Avesso | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | See list of synonyms |
| Origin | Portugal |
| VIVC number | 798 |
Avesso is a white Portuguese wine grape [1] 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
[edit ]Avesso is also known under the synonyms Bornal, Bornao, Borracal Branco, and Borral.[1]
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ a b Avesso, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed on June 27, 2010
- ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 100 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
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