Espadeiro
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Espadeiro Galicia
Espadeiro is a red wine grape with signature aromas of wild strawberry, cranberry, herbal note. Structure: Light body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Grolleau.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Espadeiro a red or white grape variety?
Espadeiro is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Espadeiro?
Documented tells for Espadeiro: Look for tart strawberry-cranberry profile with herbal freshness. and Check body as light and tannin as delicate..
What is Espadeiro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Espadeiro is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Grolleau and Frappato. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Espadeiro grown?
Classic regions for Espadeiro include Rias Baixas, Galicia and Vinho Verde.