Boal Espinho
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 14154, Branca Fernandes, Fernandes Branca
Boal Espinho is a white wine grape with signature aromas of white-flower perfume, bright citrus, orchard fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Boal and Malvasia Fina.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for floral-citrus perfume in a moderate-body frame.
- Open with body+acid frame: Boal Espinho runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Boal Espinho profile
- Rare Boal-family white marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Douro · Dao · historic Norte vineyards
- Classic styles: Historic Portuguese white variety documented in VIVC with very low current acreage and old references in Boal family material · Aromatic dry white with citrus-floral profile, moderate body, and fresh acidity
Common questions
Is Boal Espinho a red or white grape variety?
Boal Espinho is a white wine grape variety.
What does Boal Espinho smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Boal Espinho include white-flower perfume, bright citrus and orchard fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Boal Espinho?
Documented tells for Boal Espinho: Look for floral-citrus perfume in a moderate-body frame. and Open with body+acid frame: Boal Espinho runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Boal Espinho most often confused with in blind tasting?
Boal Espinho is most commonly confused with Boal, Malvasia Fina and Malvasia Bianca di Candia. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Boal Espinho grown?
Classic regions for Boal Espinho include Douro, Dao and historic Norte vineyards.