Açores VR
| Wine region | |
| Official name | Açores Vinho Regional |
|---|---|
| Year established | 15th century |
| Country | Portugal |
| Part of | Azores |
| Sub-regions | Pico, Graciosa, Biscoitos |
| Climate region | Mediterranean/maritime/humid subtropical |
| Soil conditions | Basalt, Trachyte, Andesite, Clay |
| Total area | 1700 Ha |
| Varietals produced | Red wines: Agronómica, Aragonez (Tinta Roriz), Cabernet-Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castelão (Periquita), Complexa, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rufete, Saborinho, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vinhão and Gewurztraminer; White wines: Arinto (Pedernã), Bical, Chardonnay, Fernão Pires (Maria Gomes), Galego Dourado, Generosa, Gouveio, Malvasia, Malvasia Fina, Moscatel Graúdo, Riesling, Rio Grande, Seara Nova, Sercial (Esgana Cão), Tália, Terrantez, Verdelho and Viosinho |
| Wine produced | 13754 hL |
The Açores VR (Portuguese: Açores Vinho Regional) is a Portuguese wine region located in the archipelago of the Azores. This region is classified as a Vinho Regional (VR), which corresponds to table wines with a geographical indication under European Union wine regulations, similar to a French vin de pays region.