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Alvarelhão

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Alvarelhão, also known as Brancellao or Alvarello, is a red wine grape variety that is only really grown in Portugal. Mainly found in the Vinho Verde and Douro regions, its lighter body and high acidity makes it a good blending partner in both red and Port wine production.

General Characteristics

  • Cardamom
  • Clove
  • Ginger
  • Cherry
  • Cranberry
  • Pomegranate
  • Redcurrant
  • Daffodil
  • Lilac
  • Lavender
  • Violet
  • Grape
  • Plum
  • Black Cherry
  • Black Plum
  • Oregano
  • Pine Needles
  • Rosemary
  • Basil
  • Sage
  • Blossom
  • Elderflower
  • White Flower
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