Avesso Explained

Avesso
Color:Blanc
Species:Vitis vinifera
Also Called:See list of synonyms
Origin:Portugal

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

Avesso is also known under the synonyms Bornal, Bornao, Borracal Branco, and Borral.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.vivc.de/datasheet/dataResult.php?data=798 Avesso
  2. J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 100 Abbeville Press 2003