Wines made from Espadeiro grapes of Minho
Discover the best wines made with Espadeiro as a single variety or as a blend of Minho.
More informations about the variety Espadeiro
Light, fresh reds and rosés with a clear ruby or vivid pink robe, smooth tannins and a slender palate with lively acidity. Signature aromas of red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant), soft spices and fresh floral notes. Airy Atlantic profile, best drunk young. Often blended with Vinhão and Borraçal, it features in Vinho Verde reds and rosés from the Minho. Native Portuguese black grape of the Vinho Verde zone around Amarante.
More informations about the region of Minho
Portugal's northernmost region, heart of Atlantic Vinho Verde. Signature lively, lightly sparkling whites with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and a saline touch, thirst-quenching, low-alcohol palate — the sunshine wine par excellence. High-end star Alvarinho (peach, exotic fruits, minerality), floral Loureiro (laurel), ample Trajadura, taut Arinto, structured Avesso. Vinhão as lively red.
What are the typical flavors of the Espadeiro grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Espadeiro
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Espadeiro