Antao Vaz Rose
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Rose Antao Vaz
Antao Vaz Rose is a red wine grape with signature aromas of pineapple, strawberry, red currant. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Antao Vaz and Verdelho Rose.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on pale rose color with dry strawberry-cherry fruit.
- Soft tannin should stay in the rose lane, not a light red.
Confidence signals
- Dry red-fruit and citrus cue
- High-acid medium-bodied rose frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alentejo · Evora · Vidigueira
- Classic styles: Style/selection/colour surface on Antao Vaz (#493) — prefer the Antao Vaz dossier · Rosé / pink-skinned naming under Antao Vaz Rose phrasing
Common questions
Is Antao Vaz Rose a red or white grape variety?
Antao Vaz Rose is a red wine grape variety.
What does Antao Vaz Rose smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Antao Vaz Rose include pineapple, strawberry and red currant. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Antao Vaz Rose?
Documented tells for Antao Vaz Rose: Anchor on pale rose color with dry strawberry-cherry fruit. and Soft tannin should stay in the rose lane, not a light red..
What is Antao Vaz Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?
Antao Vaz Rose is most commonly confused with Antao Vaz, Verdelho Rose and Arinto. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Antao Vaz Rose grown?
Classic regions for Antao Vaz Rose include Alentejo, Evora and Vidigueira.