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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Warm Mediterranean |
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Notes |
A large region in the south covering many sub-regions. Wet and cooler in the north to hot and dry in the south.
Also, Trincadeira (drought resistant) and Alicante Bouschet. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Syrah / Shiraz Grape |
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins. |
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Red |
Tempranillo Grape |
Known as Aragones
Grape notes: Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen. |
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Red |
Touriga Nacional Grape |
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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Red Blend Wine |
Deep color but soft tannins. Full body. Expressive ripe fruit flavors.
Wine notes: A blend of various red grapes |
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Still White |
Other type of Still White Wine |
Made from Arinto, Antao Vaz, and Roupeiro. Fruity and floral. High acidity. |
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