Bastardo Branco
White wine grape variety
Also known as Bastardo Branco Douro
Bastardo Branco is a white wine grape with signature aromas of pear, lemon, white peach. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Trousseau and Malvasia Fina.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for pear-lemon fruit with mineral line rather than overt tropical sweetness.
- Check frame as medium body with moderate acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Pear-lemon and mineral profile
- Medium body with moderate acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Douro · Tras-os-Montes · Beira Interior
- Classic styles: Portuguese white variety used in field blends and fresh dry bottlings · Medium-bodied white with orchard fruit and mineral finish
Common questions
Is Bastardo Branco a red or white grape variety?
Bastardo Branco is a white wine grape variety.
What does Bastardo Branco smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bastardo Branco include pear, lemon and white peach. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bastardo Branco?
Documented tells for Bastardo Branco: Look for pear-lemon fruit with mineral line rather than overt tropical sweetness. and Check frame as medium body with moderate acidity and low tannin..
What is Bastardo Branco most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bastardo Branco is most commonly confused with Trousseau, Malvasia Fina and Bical. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bastardo Branco grown?
Classic regions for Bastardo Branco include Douro, Tras-os-Montes and Beira Interior.