Amarante
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 404, Diagalves x Alvarinho cross, Portuguese Amarante breeding line
Amarante is a white wine grape with signature aromas of citrus, orchard fruit, white flowers. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Padeiro.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on citrus-orchard fruit and floral lift in a dry white frame.
- Check frame as medium body with low phenolics and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Amarante white-cross profile
- Portuguese Montua × Alvarinho (#15689) marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Vinho Verde · Northern Portugal breeding vineyards · Minho
- Classic styles: Portuguese white crossing (Montua/Diagalves (#2520) × Alvarinho (#15689)) documented in VIVC for wine use · Dry medium-bodied white with citrus-orchard freshness and floral lift
Common questions
Is Amarante a red or white grape variety?
Amarante is a white wine grape variety.
What does Amarante smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Amarante include citrus, orchard fruit and white flowers. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Amarante?
Documented tells for Amarante: Anchor on citrus-orchard fruit and floral lift in a dry white frame. and Check frame as medium body with low phenolics and medium-plus acidity..
What is Amarante most often confused with in blind tasting?
Amarante is most commonly confused with Padeiro. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Amarante grown?
Classic regions for Amarante include Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal breeding vineyards and Minho.