EIRAS-DIAS, J.E. et al. The grapevine varieties of Azores regionThe grapevine varieties of Azores region. []. , 21, 2, pp.99-112. ISSN 0254-0223.

The vineyard in Azores is contemporary of human occupation and the sweet wine became very famous. The vineyard soils of Azores are basaltic and the sea typically influences the climate, characterized by mild temperature with little daily thermal amplitude. Today’s the Azores wine production is reduced, but the wine keeps its prestige, producing QLWPSR with Pico and Biscoitos designations, and a white QWPSR named Graciosa. Also a table wine with Geographical Indication Azores Regional Wine is produced. The traditional varieties are white - Verdelho, Arinto (Terrantez da Terceira), Terrantez do Pico and Boal (Malvasia Fina). In this work, morphological and cultural characteristics of these varieties are presented.

: Vitis vinifera; characterization; grapevine varieties; Azores; Verdelho.

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