A guide to Azal worth seeking out, by region. We list the estates, how each region expresses the grape, and the bottles that show it best.

Azal in Vinho Verde

Casal Garcia ★ 4.2

DOC Vinho Verde, Sub-região SousaTrajadura, Loureiro, Arinto, AzalFounded 1939Guedes family (Quinta da Aveleda)penafiel

Launched in 1939 by Quinta da Aveleda, Casal Garcia is the high-volume, lightly sparkling, off-dry Vinho Verde brand that introduced the region to the world. Owned and produced by the Guedes family from the Aveleda estate at Penafiel.

Tasting: Tastings at the parent Quinta da Aveleda estate in Penafiel; the brand has no separate cellar door.

Signature wines: casal-garcia-vinho-verde, casal-garcia-rose, casal-garcia-bruto

Tip: The brand is poured at every Aveleda visit; the Bruto sparkling is the cellar-door curveball.

Rua da Aveleda 2, 4560-570 Penafiel, Portugal Book →

Casal Garcia Vinho Verde ★ 3.9

DOC Vinho VerdeTrajadura, Arinto, Loureiro, AzalEUR 4-6 retail

Quinta da Aveleda's high-volume commercial Vinho Verde, lightly sparkling and off-dry, launched in 1939. The global face of the region and the easiest gateway under five euros.

Tip: Drink ice cold straight from the fridge with grilled sardines or summer salads; it is the canonical lightly fizzy summer pour.

Gazela Vinho Verde ★ 3.8

DOC Vinho VerdeLoureiro, Trajadura, Arinto, AzalEUR 4-6 retail

Sogrape's high-volume commercial Vinho Verde launched in 1969, a light, lightly sparkling blend with a touch of residual sugar. A reliable supermarket entry to the region for under five euros.

Tip: Best chilled hard on a hot day; pair with caldo verde, sardines or summer picnics.

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