Terras do Sado VR

Terras do Sado is a Portuguese wine region covering most of the Sado river region. The area is classified as a "Vinho Regional" (VR), a designation similar to a French "vin de pay" region. With the Setúbal DOC to the northwest and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the region is almost completely surrounded by the Alentejo VR. T. Stevenson "The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" pg 329-333 Dorling Kindersley 2005 ISBN 0756613248 ]

Grapes

Red wines produced under the Terras do Sado VR must contain a blend of at least 50% Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Moscatel Roxo, Periquita, Tinta Amarela and [Touriga Nacional. The remaining 50% can include Alfrocheiro Preto, Alicante Bouschet, Bastardo, Carignan, Grand noir, Monvedro, Moreto and Tinta Miuda. The white wines of the region must contain at least 50% Arinto, Chardonnay, Fernao Pires, Malvasia Fina, Muscat of Alexandria and Roupeiro. The remaining 50% can include Antao Vaz, Esgana Cao, Sauvignon blanc, Rabo de Ovelha, Trincadeira das Pratas and Ugni blanc.

ee also

*List of Portuguese wine regions

References