white grape variety
 

Synonym

alvarinho (Portugal)
 

Vine

mid budding
early to mid ripening
moderate to high yields
thick skin
 

Wine

pale colour
high acidity
medium alcohol
light to medium body
medium to pronounced intensity
apple, lemon, peach
 

Regions

Alentejano, Portugal
Tejo, Portugal
Vinho Verde, Portugal
Galicia, Spain
Central Coast California, United States
Inland Valleys, United States
Lea Gatinois DipWSET