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Antao Vaz

White wine grape variety

Antao Vaz — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of pineapple, peach, orange peel. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for ripe stone-fruit and tropical notes balanced by fresh citrus lift.
  • Check texture as fuller than lean Atlantic whites but still dry and structured.

Confidence signals

  • Tropical-stone fruit profile with citrus backbone
  • Medium-plus body with balanced freshness

Aromas

Signature

pineapplepeachorange peel

Common

lemonwhite flowersalmond

Occasional

mango skin

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Alentejo · Vidigueira · Evora
  • Classic styles: Ripe-fruited Alentejo white · Textural warm-climate Portuguese white
  • Style examples: Alentejo Antao Vaz · Vidigueira Antao Vaz

Common questions

Is Antao Vaz a red or white grape variety?
Antao Vaz is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Antao Vaz smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Antao Vaz include pineapple, peach and orange peel. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Antao Vaz most often confused with in blind tasting?
Antao Vaz is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Viognier and Vermentino. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Antao Vaz grown?
Classic regions for Antao Vaz include Alentejo, Vidigueira and Evora.

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