Is Espadeiro a red or white grape variety?

Espadeiro is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Espadeiro smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Espadeiro include wild strawberry, cranberry and herbal note. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.

What is Espadeiro most often confused with in blind tasting?

Espadeiro is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Grolleau and Frappato. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Espadeiro grown?

Classic regions for Espadeiro include Rias Baixas, Galicia and Vinho Verde.

Espadeiro — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Tannin

Low

Body

Light

Alcohol

Low

Color intensity

Pale

Aromatic intensity

Medium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

Look for tart strawberry-cranberry profile with herbal freshness.
Check body as light and tannin as delicate.

Confidence signals

Tart red-fruit Atlantic profile
High acidity with low tannin and body

Aromas

Signature

wild strawberrycranberryherbal note

Common

raspberrymentholbalsamic note

Occasional

white pepper

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Rias Baixas · Galicia · Vinho Verde
Classic styles: Light-bodied Atlantic red with bright acidity and soft tannin · Perfumed Iberian red emphasizing tart red fruit and freshness
Style examples: Rias Baixas Espadeiro · Vinho Verde blend with Espadeiro

Common questions

Is Espadeiro a red or white grape variety?: Espadeiro is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Espadeiro smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Espadeiro include wild strawberry, cranberry and herbal note. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What is Espadeiro most often confused with in blind tasting?: Espadeiro is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Grolleau and Frappato. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Espadeiro grown?: Classic regions for Espadeiro include Rias Baixas, Galicia and Vinho Verde.