Grape · White
Antão Vaz
Warm climate
About
The Alentejo's signature white grape, producing full-bodied, aromatic wines with tropical fruit character. Handles heat well, retaining flavor intensity even in the hottest conditions. Best from the granitic soils of Portalegre, where altitude adds freshness.
Typical profile
Body
Rounded
Acidity
Crisp
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Common
Aging
Most are best within 2-4 years. Barrel-fermented examples can age 5-8 years.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.