Diagalves
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 3497, Eva Portugal line, Montua Iberian line
Diagalves is a white wine grape with signature aromas of fresh white fruit, orchard fruit, citrus. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Malvasia Rei and Fernao Pires.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on fresh but restrained white-fruit profile over aromatic intensity.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-minus acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Diagalves profile
- Iberian revival-white marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alentejo · Ribatejo · Extremadura references
- Classic styles: Iberian white documented in Portuguese references as Diagalves (Eva/Montua family) with declining acreage and revival efforts · Dry medium-bodied white with fresh fruit, moderate acidity, and restrained aromatics
Common questions
Is Diagalves a red or white grape variety?
Diagalves is a white wine grape variety.
What does Diagalves smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Diagalves include fresh white fruit, orchard fruit and citrus. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Diagalves?
Documented tells for Diagalves: Anchor on fresh but restrained white-fruit profile over aromatic intensity. and Check frame as medium body with medium-minus acidity and low tannin..
What is Diagalves most often confused with in blind tasting?
Diagalves is most commonly confused with Malvasia Rei, Fernao Pires and Vital. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Diagalves grown?
Classic regions for Diagalves include Alentejo, Ribatejo and Extremadura references.