📍 Sousa
A subzone by the Sousa river.
Sousa is one of the nine Vinho Verde sub-regions, in northern Portugal, by the Sousa river. A 2001 ordinance permits five white varieties here: Arinto, Avesso, Azal, Loureiro and Trajadura, with Arinto and Avesso the main ones. The sub-region takes in municipalities such as Paços de Ferreira, Paredes, Lousada, Felgueiras and Penafiel.
Sousa counts among the inland Vinho Verde sub-regions, which are sunnier and more sheltered than the coast. Granitic soils predominate there, with some schist. Sousa is a protected designation of origin (PDO).
How it connects to Wine
📍 Sousa ← grows in ← 🍇 Arinto → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 📍 Vinho Verde
- Grapes
- 🍇 Arinto, 🍇 Avesso
Frequently asked questions
Which white grapes are allowed in Sousa?
Arinto, Avesso, Azal, Loureiro and Trajadura, under the 2001 ordinance.
Is Sousa a PDO?
Yes, it is a protected designation of origin.
Is Sousa near the coast?
No, it is one of the inland sub-regions, sunnier and more sheltered than the coast.
Similar
📍 Paiva · 📍 Baião · 📍 Cávado · 📍 Ave · 📍 Basto · 📍 Monção e Melgaço
Sources
- IVV – Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho
- eAmbrosia – EU geographical indications register
- Portaria 28/2001 (Diário da República)
- Wine With Seth - Vinho Verde sub-regions