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Antão Vaz

Antão Vaz is a white Portuguese grape variety primarily grown in the Alentejo region. It produces full-bodied white wines with moderate acidity, featuring citrus, tropical fruit, and subtle mineral notes, and shows excellent resistance to drought and heat. Antão Vaz is often used in single-varietal wines but can also be blended with other Portuguese varieties like Arinto and Roupeiro to create more complex whites.

Primary Regions
Alentejo
Wines Available
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Antão Vaz Wines

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Herdade de Rocim Mariana White

Herdade do Rocim

Portugal's white wines remain one of the wine world's best-kept secrets, and the Mariana White from Herdade do Rocim is a perfect example of why that's a shame. This blend of indigenous Portuguese varieties delivers a distinctive character you simply won't find in more familiar whites. Coming from Alentejo, a region better known for its reds, this white blend combines the structure and citrus notes of Arinto, the body and tropical fruit of Antão Vaz, and the aromatic complexity of Alvarinho (the same grape as Spain's Albariño). The result is a wine that's both refreshing and substantial, with enough complexity to keep things interesting but remaining utterly drinkable. It's the perfect bottle for those looking to venture beyond the usual white wine suspects and discover what makes Portuguese whites so special – and such remarkable values.