Espadeiro Tinto
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 24552, Espadeiro red line, Vinho Verde Espadeiro Tinto
Espadeiro Tinto is a red wine grape with signature aromas of wild red berries, fresh herbal edge, red fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Gamay and Uva Ra…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for bright red-berry freshness and herbal edge in a lighter frame.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Espadeiro Tinto profile
- Fresh vinho-verde red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Vinho Verde · Minho · Galicia
- Classic styles: Iberian red variety documented in VIVC and regional references, traditionally used in fresh light reds and blends · Light-to-medium red with moderate tannin, bright acidity, and red-berry freshness
Common questions
Is Espadeiro Tinto a red or white grape variety?
Espadeiro Tinto is a red wine grape variety.
What does Espadeiro Tinto smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Espadeiro Tinto include wild red berries, fresh herbal edge and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Espadeiro Tinto?
Documented tells for Espadeiro Tinto: Look for bright red-berry freshness and herbal edge in a lighter frame. and Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Espadeiro Tinto most often confused with in blind tasting?
Espadeiro Tinto is most commonly confused with Gamay, Uva Rara and Espadeiro. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Espadeiro Tinto grown?
Classic regions for Espadeiro Tinto include Vinho Verde, Minho and Galicia.