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The Blauer Portugieser is identical with the Português Azul, but probably originates in Austria. Most of its plantings can be found in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria).
Parentage: The Blauer Portugieser is identical with the variety Português Azul in Portugal.
Vineyard area: Grows mainly in Niederösterreich, but is declining in significance. Its growth area decreased between 1999 and 2020.
Important ampelographic features:
Leaf: circular, with five to seven lobes.
Grape cluster: medium-sized; compact berries; conical, shouldered, sometimes with small wings; oval grapes with blueish-black colour.
Ripening time: early- to mid-season
Significance, conditions: The Blauer Portugieser is important in the Thermenregion and the northwestern Weinviertel. Its susceptibility to winter frost, Botrytis, oidium and peronospora make production difficult.
Wine: Higher yields bring simple, neutral and light-coloured red wines that mature and age quickly. Good vintages and yield limitation allow Blauer Portugieser to deliver strong and extract-rich red wines.
