3 ancient wine varietals and local varietals in the Azores.   

 

The Whites in Single Varietals or Blends.

Verdelho o Original (aka Verdelho do Pico) 

This varietal of Verdelho dates back to the original plantings in the early 17th century, and is indigenous to the Azores and Madeira. Not to be confused with Verdelho from Spain

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Arinto dos Açores 

This version of Arinto has no relation to those on the mainland; it is a unique varietal which evolved over time to adapt to the extreme growing conditions here. 

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Terrantez do Pico

This almost extinct grape variety is indigenous to Azores, very sensitive to rot, has low yielding and was gradually abandoned by local wine producers. This varietal, revived through the Fitapreta recovery project, is planted in the crack of the volcanic rock, where nothing else would grow, less than 50 metres from the wild Atlantic Ocean, receiving the constant brining of the sea. Typical nose of Bergamot, Iodine, Seaweed & minerals.

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The Reds in Single Varietal or Blends

Touriga Nacional

Planted almost everywhere in Portugal, this is the national grape of Portugal with different interpretations with each regional where it's planted.   

 

Aragonez

As known as the Spanish grape Tempranillo and spelled either as Aragonez or Aragonês in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal.

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Castelão

Grown all over Portugal, this grape varietal is often used as in blends and sometimes in Port wine production. 

 

Rufete

Grown mostly in the Douro Region, this is commonly used in the Port wine production.