Codega de Larinho
White wine grape variety
Codega de Larinho — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of citrus peel, orchard fruit, mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus-stone-fruit profile with slight textural weight.
- Open with body+acid frame: Codega de Larinho runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Codega de Larinho profile
- Douro blend-core marker
Aromas
Signature
citrus peelorchard fruitmineral note
Common
lemonpearwhite peach
Occasional
mineral wax note
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Douro · Tras-os-Montes · Norte
- Classic styles: Portuguese white documented in VIVC as a Hebem x Rabigato lineage and used in Douro white-blend traditions · Medium-bodied white with citrus-stone-fruit profile, moderate acidity, and textural palate
- Style examples: Douro branco field blend with Codega de Larinho · Transmontano white featuring Codega line texture
Common questions
- Is Codega de Larinho a red or white grape variety?
- Codega de Larinho is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Codega de Larinho smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Codega de Larinho include citrus peel, orchard fruit and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
- What is Codega de Larinho most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Codega de Larinho is most commonly confused with Arinto, Rabigato and Viosinho. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Codega de Larinho grown?
- Classic regions for Codega de Larinho include Douro, Tras-os-Montes and Norte.