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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

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