Portugieser

Portugieser is a red wine grape variety found largely in Germany and Austria.

Related Topics:
Wine - Grape - Germany - Austria

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Synonyms are Portugais Bleu in France and Oporto in Hungary.

Related Topics:
France - Hungary

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Despite the name it is not known in Portugal, and probably originated in Austria. It is very prolific and can be picked earlier, and makes a dark red wine, hence its popularity in northerly Germany and Austria.

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There are also grey, green and white variations, with Grüner Portugieser the most common in Austria, the others very rare.

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