In Portugal the Albarino grape is known as Alvarinho. The Pouco Comum Alvarinho (which translates as 'uncommon' Alvarinho) is a very unique style of wine that result from a blend of 4 different wines made specially for this blend of Alvarinho. More than a blend of wines of the same vintage also blend a small percentage of wines of several vintages that confer to the wine complexity and a unique character.