Azal Santo Tirso
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 25081, Azal Branco Faux, Azal Sto Tirso
Azal Santo Tirso is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, High alcohol. Often confused with Albarino and Loureiro.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on high acidity and lean citrus profile.
- Check frame as medium body with high acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Azal Santo Tirso profile
- High-acid Azal marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Vinho Verde · Santo Tirso · northern Portugal collections
- Classic styles: Portuguese VIVC-listed Azal selection with high-acid profile and vinho verde lineage · Dry medium-bodied white with pronounced acidity and citrus-mineral expression
Common questions
Is Azal Santo Tirso a red or white grape variety?
Azal Santo Tirso is a white wine grape variety.
What does Azal Santo Tirso smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Azal Santo Tirso include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Azal Santo Tirso?
Documented tells for Azal Santo Tirso: Anchor on high acidity and lean citrus profile. and Check frame as medium body with high acidity and low tannin..
What is Azal Santo Tirso most often confused with in blind tasting?
Azal Santo Tirso is most commonly confused with Albarino, Loureiro and Arinto. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Azal Santo Tirso grown?
Classic regions for Azal Santo Tirso include Vinho Verde, Santo Tirso and northern Portugal collections.