Synonym for the grape variety Azal Branco; see there.
The white grape variety originates from Portugal. Synonyms are Asal, Asal Branco, Azal, Azal Bianco, Azal da Lixa, Carvalha, Carvalhal, Espinheira, Gadelhudo and Pinheira. It should not be confused with the varieties Amaral (Azal Tinto) or Alvarinho (Azal Blanco) due to common synonyms or morphological similarities. According to DNADNA...
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