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Winography

Espadeiro

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Dry · Red

A Portuguese red of the Minho used for red and rosé Vinho Verde, producing light, high-acid, fresh wines with bright red fruit.

Globalplantings
460
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
Portugal
74% of global total
Countriesgrown
2
across 1 continent
BodyLight–Medium
LightFull
AcidityHigh
LowHigh
TanninLow–Medium
LowHigh
KEY AROMAS
FruitredcherryraspberryFloralfloralHerbalherbsEarthSpiceOakAromasTasting profile