Açores VR
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The Açores VR (Portuguese: Açores Vinho Regional) is a Portuguese wine region located in the archipelago of the Azores.[1] This region is classified as a Vinho Regional (VR), which corresponds to table wines with a geographical indication under European Union wine regulations, similar to a French vin de pays region.
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Wine region | |
Official name | Açores Vinho Regional |
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Year established | 15th century |
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Sub-regions | Pico, Graciosa, Biscoitos |
Climate region | Mediterranean/maritime/humid subtropical |
Soil conditions | Basalt, Trachyte, Andesite, Clay |
Total area | 1700 Ha |
Varietals produced | Red wines: Agronómica, Aragonez (Tinta Roriz), Cabernet-Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castelão (Periquita), Complexa, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rufete, Saborinho, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vinhão and Gewurztraminer; White wines: Arinto (Pedernã), Bical, Chardonnay, Fernão Pires (Maria Gomes), Galego Dourado, Generosa, Gouveio, Malvasia, Malvasia Fina, Moscatel Graúdo, Riesling, Rio Grande, Seara Nova, Sercial (Esgana Cão), Tália, Terrantez, Verdelho and Viosinho |
Wine produced | 13754 hL |
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