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Blauer Portugieser

Origin

Probabilmente l'Austria, nonostante il nome suggerisca un'origine portoghese.

Growing regions

Around 6,000 to 7,000 ha, mainly in Germany, Austria and Central Europe.

Also known as

Portugais bleu, Portugieser, Blauer Portugieser, Kékoportó, Modrý Portugal

Blauer Portugieser is one of the most widespread red varieties in Austria and Germany, despite its misleading name — its origin is not Portuguese but probably Austrian. In the Wagram, Thermenregion and Germany’s Rheinhessen, it produces light, fruity and supple reds vinified for early drinking.