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	* [[White wine]]		* [[White wine]]
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	== References ==		== References ==

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Origin and distribution

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	== Origin and distribution ==		== Origin and distribution ==

	Antão Vaz originates in southern Portugal and has long been cultivated in Alentejo, particularly in the subregions of Vidigueira, Reguengos and Borba. Its historical development is closely linked to inland, continental Mediterranean climates characterised by high summer temperatures and low rainfall.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 9781784724030.</ref>		Antão Vaz originates in southern Portugal and has long been cultivated in [[Alentejo]], particularly in the subregions of [[Vidigueira]], [[Reguengos]] and [[Borba]]. Its historical development is closely linked to inland, continental Mediterranean climates characterised by high summer temperatures and low rainfall.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 9781784724030.</ref>

	Today, Antão Vaz remains largely confined to Portugal, with limited plantings elsewhere. It is frequently blended with other Portuguese white varieties but is also increasingly vinified as a single-varietal wine.<ref>Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV), “Castas portuguesas: Antão Vaz”.</ref>		Today, Antão Vaz remains largely confined to Portugal, with limited plantings elsewhere. It is frequently blended with other Portuguese white varieties but is also increasingly vinified as a single-varietal wine.<ref>Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV), “Castas portuguesas: Antão Vaz”.</ref>

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Antão Vaz is a white grape variety native to Portugal and is most closely associated with the Alentejo region, where it is regarded as one of the area’s leading indigenous white grapes. It is valued for its ability to retain structure and aromatic intensity under warm, dry growing conditions.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 9780198705383.</ref>

== Origin and distribution ==

Antão Vaz originates in southern Portugal and has long been cultivated in Alentejo, particularly in the subregions of Vidigueira, Reguengos and Borba. Its historical development is closely linked to inland, continental Mediterranean climates characterised by high summer temperatures and low rainfall.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 9781784724030.</ref>

Today, Antão Vaz remains largely confined to Portugal, with limited plantings elsewhere. It is frequently blended with other Portuguese white varieties but is also increasingly vinified as a single-varietal wine.<ref>Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV), “Castas portuguesas: Antão Vaz”.</ref>

== Viticultural characteristics ==

Antão Vaz is well adapted to warm-climate viticulture. It buds relatively late, reducing the risk of spring frost, and ripens fully under high temperatures while maintaining acidity and phenolic balance.<ref>Keller, ''The Science of Grapevines'', Academic Press, 2015, ISBN 9780124199873.</ref>

The variety shows good tolerance to heat and drought, producing grapes with thick skins and relatively high extract. Careful vineyard management is required to avoid excessive sugar accumulation and loss of freshness in very hot vintages.<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', Academic Press, 2020, ISBN 9780128161180.</ref>

== Wine styles and characteristics ==

Wines made from Antão Vaz typically display medium to full body, moderate to high alcohol and a firm structural profile for a white wine. Aromatically, they may show citrus fruit, stone fruit, melon and herbal notes, often accompanied by a subtle phenolic grip.<ref>Stevenson, ''The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia'', DK, 2011, ISBN 9780756686840.</ref>

Depending on harvest timing and winemaking approach, styles range from fresh, stainless-steel-fermented wines to more concentrated expressions that undergo oak fermentation or ageing, resulting in greater texture and ageing potential.<ref>MacNeil, ''The Wine Bible'', 3rd ed., Workman, 2022, ISBN 9781523515327.</ref>

== Winemaking considerations ==

Antão Vaz responds well to controlled fermentation temperatures that preserve aromatic compounds while maintaining structure. Oak ageing is sometimes used to enhance mouthfeel and complexity, particularly in premium Alentejo wines intended for bottle ageing.<ref>Ribéreau-Gayon et al., ''Handbook of Enology, Volume 1'', Wiley, 2006, ISBN 9780470010372.</ref>

Blending remains common, with Antão Vaz often paired with varieties such as Arinto or Roupeiro to balance richness with acidity and aromatic lift.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 9780062206367.</ref>

== Economic and cultural significance ==

Antão Vaz plays an important role in the modern identity of Alentejo white wines, contributing to the region’s growing international reputation for structured, warm-climate whites. It is promoted by regional bodies as a flagship indigenous variety.<ref>Comissão Vitivinícola Regional Alentejana (CVRA).</ref>

Its success reflects broader trends in Portuguese wine, where native grape varieties are increasingly positioned as distinctive alternatives within global wine markets.<ref>Anderson & Pinilla, ''Wine Globalization'', Cambridge University Press, 2018, ISBN 9781108445687.</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Alentejo]]
* [[Portugal]]
* [[Indigenous grape varieties]]
* [[Warm-climate viticulture]]
* [[White wine]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:White wine]]
[[Category:Grape varieties]]
[[Category:Portuguese wine]]

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	Antão Vaz is a white grape variety native to Portugal and is most closely associated with the Alentejo region, where it is regarded as one of the area’s leading indigenous white grapes. It is valued for its ability to retain structure and aromatic intensity under warm, dry growing conditions.<ref>Robinson ~~(ed.)~~, ''~~The~~ Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 9780198705383.</ref>		Antão Vaz is a white grape variety native to Portugal and is most closely associated with the Alentejo region, where it is regarded as one of the area’s leading indigenous white grapes. It is valued for its ability to retain structure and aromatic intensity under warm, dry growing conditions.<ref>Jancis Robinson, ''Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 17 Sept. 2015. ISBN 9780198705383.</ref>

	== Origin and distribution ==		== Origin and distribution ==

	[[Antão Vaz]] originates in southern [[Portugal]] and has long been cultivated in [[Alentejo]], particularly in the subregions of [[Vidigueira]], [[Reguengos]] and [[Borba]]. Its historical development is closely linked to inland, continental [[Mediterranean]] climates characterised by high summer temperatures and low rainfall.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''~~The~~ World Atlas of Wine''~~, 8th ed.~~, Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 9781784724030.</ref>		[[Antão Vaz]] originates in southern [[Portugal]] and has long been cultivated in [[Alentejo]], particularly in the subregions of [[Vidigueira]], [[Reguengos]] and [[Borba]]. Its historical development is closely linked to inland, continental [[Mediterranean]] climates characterised by high summer temperatures and low rainfall.<ref>Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson, ''World Atlas of Wine: 8th edition'', Mitchell Beazley, 1 Oct. 2019. ISBN 9781784724030.</ref>

	Today, Antão Vaz remains largely confined to Portugal, with limited plantings elsewhere. It is frequently blended with other Portuguese white varieties but is also increasingly vinified as a single-varietal wine.<ref>Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV), “Castas portuguesas: Antão Vaz”.</ref>		Today, Antão Vaz remains largely confined to Portugal, with limited plantings elsewhere. It is frequently blended with other Portuguese white varieties but is also increasingly vinified as a single-varietal wine.<ref>Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV), “Castas portuguesas: Antão Vaz”.</ref>
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	== Viticultural characteristics ==		== Viticultural characteristics ==

	Antão Vaz is well adapted to warm-climate viticulture. It buds relatively late, reducing the risk of spring frost, and ripens fully under high temperatures while maintaining acidity and phenolic balance.<ref>Keller, ''The Science of Grapevines'', Academic Press, 2015, ISBN 9780124199873.</ref>		Antão Vaz is well adapted to warm-climate viticulture. It buds relatively late, reducing the risk of spring frost, and ripens fully under high temperatures while maintaining acidity and phenolic balance.<ref>Markus Keller, ''The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology'', Academic Press Inc, 19 Jan. 2015. ISBN 9780124199873.</ref>

	The variety shows good tolerance to heat and drought, producing grapes with thick skins and relatively high extract. Careful vineyard management is required to avoid excessive sugar accumulation and loss of freshness in very hot vintages.<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', Academic Press, 2020, ISBN 9780128161180.</ref>		The variety shows good tolerance to heat and drought, producing grapes with thick skins and relatively high extract. Careful vineyard management is required to avoid excessive sugar accumulation and loss of freshness in very hot vintages.<ref>PhD Jackson, Ronald S., ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', Academic Press Inc, 14 April 2020. ISBN 9780128161180.</ref>

	== Wine styles and characteristics ==		== Wine styles and characteristics ==
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	[[Wines]] made from Antão Vaz typically display medium to full body, moderate to high alcohol and a firm structural profile for a white wine. Aromatically, they may show citrus fruit, stone fruit, melon and herbal notes, often accompanied by a subtle phenolic grip.<ref>Stevenson, ''The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia'', DK, 2011, ISBN 9780756686840.</ref>		[[Wines]] made from Antão Vaz typically display medium to full body, moderate to high alcohol and a firm structural profile for a white wine. Aromatically, they may show citrus fruit, stone fruit, melon and herbal notes, often accompanied by a subtle phenolic grip.<ref>Stevenson, ''The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia'', DK, 2011, ISBN 9780756686840.</ref>

	Depending on harvest timing and winemaking approach, styles range from fresh, stainless-steel-fermented wines to more concentrated expressions that undergo oak fermentation or ageing, resulting in greater texture and ageing potential.<ref>MacNeil, ''The Wine Bible'', ~~3rd ed.~~, ~~Workman~~, 2022, ISBN ~~9781523515327~~.</ref>		Depending on harvest timing and winemaking approach, styles range from fresh, stainless-steel-fermented wines to more concentrated expressions that undergo oak fermentation or ageing, resulting in greater texture and ageing potential.<ref>Karen MacNeil, ''The Wine Bible'', Workman Adult, October 11, 2022. ISBN 9781523510092.</ref>

	== Winemaking considerations ==		== Winemaking considerations ==

	Antão Vaz responds well to controlled fermentation temperatures that preserve aromatic compounds while maintaining structure. [[Oak ageing]] is sometimes used to enhance mouthfeel and complexity, particularly in premium Alentejo wines intended for bottle ageing.<ref>Ribéreau-Gayon ~~et al.~~, ''Handbook of Enology, Volume 1'', Wiley, 2006, ISBN 9780470010372.</ref>		Antão Vaz responds well to controlled fermentation temperatures that preserve aromatic compounds while maintaining structure. [[Oak ageing]] is sometimes used to enhance mouthfeel and complexity, particularly in premium Alentejo wines intended for bottle ageing.<ref>Pascal Ribéreau-Gayon, Yves Glories, Alain Maujean, Denis Dubourdieu, & 1 more, ''Handbook of Enology, Volume 2: The Chemistry of Wine - Stabilization and Treatments'', Wiley, 31 Mar. 2006. ISBN 9780470010372.</ref>

	[[Blending]] remains common, with Antão Vaz often paired with varieties such as [[Arinto]] or Roupeiro to balance richness with acidity and aromatic lift.<ref>Robinson, Harding & ~~Vouillamoz~~, ''Wine Grapes'', ~~HarperCollins~~, 2012, ISBN 9780062206367.</ref>		[[Blending]] remains common, with Antão Vaz often paired with varieties such as [[Arinto]] or Roupeiro to balance richness with acidity and aromatic lift.<ref>Jancis Robinson, Jose Vouillamoz, Julia Harding, & 0 more, ''Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours'', Ecco, 1 Nov. 2012. ISBN 9780062206367.</ref>

	== Economic and cultural significance ==		== Economic and cultural significance ==

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	== Origin and distribution ==		== Origin and distribution ==

	Antão Vaz originates in southern Portugal and has long been cultivated in [[Alentejo]], particularly in the subregions of [[Vidigueira]], [[Reguengos]] and [[Borba]]. Its historical development is closely linked to inland, continental Mediterranean climates characterised by high summer temperatures and low rainfall.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 9781784724030.</ref>		[[Antão Vaz]] originates in southern [[Portugal]] and has long been cultivated in [[Alentejo]], particularly in the subregions of [[Vidigueira]], [[Reguengos]] and [[Borba]]. Its historical development is closely linked to inland, continental [[Mediterranean]] climates characterised by high summer temperatures and low rainfall.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 9781784724030.</ref>

	Today, Antão Vaz remains largely confined to Portugal, with limited plantings elsewhere. It is frequently blended with other Portuguese white varieties but is also increasingly vinified as a single-varietal wine.<ref>Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV), “Castas portuguesas: Antão Vaz”.</ref>		Today, Antão Vaz remains largely confined to Portugal, with limited plantings elsewhere. It is frequently blended with other Portuguese white varieties but is also increasingly vinified as a single-varietal wine.<ref>Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV), “Castas portuguesas: Antão Vaz”.</ref>
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	== Wine styles and characteristics ==		== Wine styles and characteristics ==

	Wines made from Antão Vaz typically display medium to full body, moderate to high alcohol and a firm structural profile for a white wine. Aromatically, they may show citrus fruit, stone fruit, melon and herbal notes, often accompanied by a subtle phenolic grip.<ref>Stevenson, ''The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia'', DK, 2011, ISBN 9780756686840.</ref>		[[Wines]] made from Antão Vaz typically display medium to full body, moderate to high alcohol and a firm structural profile for a white wine. Aromatically, they may show citrus fruit, stone fruit, melon and herbal notes, often accompanied by a subtle phenolic grip.<ref>Stevenson, ''The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia'', DK, 2011, ISBN 9780756686840.</ref>

	Depending on harvest timing and winemaking approach, styles range from fresh, stainless-steel-fermented wines to more concentrated expressions that undergo oak fermentation or ageing, resulting in greater texture and ageing potential.<ref>MacNeil, ''The Wine Bible'', 3rd ed., Workman, 2022, ISBN 9781523515327.</ref>		Depending on harvest timing and winemaking approach, styles range from fresh, stainless-steel-fermented wines to more concentrated expressions that undergo oak fermentation or ageing, resulting in greater texture and ageing potential.<ref>MacNeil, ''The Wine Bible'', 3rd ed., Workman, 2022, ISBN 9781523515327.</ref>
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	== Winemaking considerations ==		== Winemaking considerations ==

	Antão Vaz responds well to controlled fermentation temperatures that preserve aromatic compounds while maintaining structure. Oak ageing is sometimes used to enhance mouthfeel and complexity, particularly in premium Alentejo wines intended for bottle ageing.<ref>Ribéreau-Gayon et al., ''Handbook of Enology, Volume 1'', Wiley, 2006, ISBN 9780470010372.</ref>		Antão Vaz responds well to controlled fermentation temperatures that preserve aromatic compounds while maintaining structure. [[Oak ageing]] is sometimes used to enhance mouthfeel and complexity, particularly in premium Alentejo wines intended for bottle ageing.<ref>Ribéreau-Gayon et al., ''Handbook of Enology, Volume 1'', Wiley, 2006, ISBN 9780470010372.</ref>

	Blending remains common, with Antão Vaz often paired with varieties such as Arinto or Roupeiro to balance richness with acidity and aromatic lift.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 9780062206367.</ref>		[[Blending]] remains common, with Antão Vaz often paired with varieties such as [[Arinto]] or Roupeiro to balance richness with acidity and aromatic lift.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 9780062206367.</ref>

	== Economic and cultural significance ==		== Economic and cultural significance ==
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	Antão Vaz plays an important role in the modern identity of Alentejo white wines, contributing to the region’s growing international reputation for structured, warm-climate whites. It is promoted by regional bodies as a flagship indigenous variety.<ref>Comissão Vitivinícola Regional Alentejana (CVRA).</ref>		Antão Vaz plays an important role in the modern identity of Alentejo white wines, contributing to the region’s growing international reputation for structured, warm-climate whites. It is promoted by regional bodies as a flagship indigenous variety.<ref>Comissão Vitivinícola Regional Alentejana (CVRA).</ref>

	Its success reflects broader trends in Portuguese wine, where native grape varieties are increasingly positioned as distinctive alternatives within global wine markets.<ref>Anderson & Pinilla, ''Wine Globalization'', Cambridge University Press, 2018, ISBN 9781108445687.</ref>		Its success reflects broader trends in [[Portuguese wine]], where native grape varieties are increasingly positioned as distinctive alternatives within global wine markets.<ref>Anderson & Pinilla, ''Wine Globalization'', Cambridge University Press, 2018, ISBN 9781108445687.</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==