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Espadeiro Mole

Red wine grape variety

Espadeiro Mole — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of soft red fruit, red fruit, leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium
TanninMedium(−)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on soft red-fruit tone with lighter texture than structured Iberian reds.
  • Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium acidity.

Confidence signals

  • Espadeiro Mole profile
  • Gentle vinho-verde red marker

Aromas

Signature

soft red fruitred fruitleather

Common

red cherrystrawberryraspberry

Occasional

dried rose

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Vinho Verde · Minho · Lima valley
  • Classic styles: Espadeiro-family variant discussed in Portuguese ampelographic references with lighter-framed red style · Light red with soft tannin, moderate acidity, and delicate red-fruit aromatics
  • Style examples: Minho light red blend with Espadeiro Mole · Fresh Vinho Verde tinto lot centered on Espadeiro Mole line

Common questions

Is Espadeiro Mole a red or white grape variety?
Espadeiro Mole is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Espadeiro Mole smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Espadeiro Mole include soft red fruit, red fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Espadeiro Mole most often confused with in blind tasting?
Espadeiro Mole is most commonly confused with Schiava, Uva Rara and Espadeiro Tinto. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Espadeiro Mole grown?
Classic regions for Espadeiro Mole include Vinho Verde, Minho and Lima valley.

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