Grape Varieties
Generous region. Enchanting grape varieties. The geography and richness of our region offer us a diversity of noble grape varieties that impart typicality and harmonious singularity to the wines of our region.
At Quinta da Raza, we give utmost priority to the grape varieties of the Vinho Verde Region, particularly those from the Basto sub-region, such as Azal and Padeiro.
We combine our native grape varieties like Azal, Arinto, Avesso, Vinhão, Padeiro, Trajadura, and Alvarinho in passionate blends, but we also let each grape express its identity in single-varietal wines.
Trajadura
A grape variety of Minho origin, probably from the Monção and Melgaço sub-region, it is planted in almost all of the Vinho Verde Region, except for the Baião sub-region. Highly…
Espadeiro
A grape variety that gives rise to a very popular wine in Minho and the Vinho Verde Region, usually known as Espadal. In any case, its cultivation is not widespread…
Padeiro
Alongside Azal, Padeiro is another emblematic grape variety of the Basto sub-region. In times past, it was designated as Padeiro de Basto, a name that was later removed to avoid…
Vinhão
Undoubtedly of Minho origins, Vinhão is now the most popular and planted red grape in the Vinho Verde Region, although it is more expressive in the Lima, Ave, and Basto…
Gouveio
Although authorized for the Vinho Verde Region, the cultivation of Gouveio was, until relatively recently, limited to a few dozen vines, primarily for experimental purposes and, as such, without commercial…
Azal
It would not be unreasonable to present Azal as the favorite grape variety of the Quinta da Raza team. In fact, we are talking about a native grape variety of…
Avesso
This grape variety is full of oenological virtues. It is a high-quality, vigorous, and rustic variety that, when the demands placed on it in the vineyard and the winery are…
Arinto
Cultivated throughout the Vinho Verde Region, Arinto finds the best conditions to express its full potential in the more inland areas. Its geographical distribution is not limited to the northwest…
Alvarinho
Almost everything has been written about Alvarinho. For many winemakers and viticulturists, it is considered the noblest white grape variety in Portugal. Its behavior in the vineyard serves as a…
