Malvasia Cabral
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 23975, Malvasia Rosada Cabral line, Portugal Malvasia Cabral
Malvasia Cabral is a red wine grape with signature aromas of rose-skinned malvasia, red fruit, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Malvasia di Sardegna…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for floral apple-peach profile in lighter-acid frame.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-minus acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Malvasia Cabral profile
- Rose-skinned Malvasia marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Portuguese collections · mainland holdings · historic island references
- Classic styles: Portuguese VIVC-listed rose-skinned Malvasia accession with low modern acreage and late maturation · Light-to-medium aromatic wine profile with modest acidity and floral-fruit notes
Common questions
Is Malvasia Cabral a red or white grape variety?
Malvasia Cabral is a red wine grape variety.
What does Malvasia Cabral smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malvasia Cabral include rose-skinned malvasia, red fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malvasia Cabral?
Documented tells for Malvasia Cabral: Look for floral apple-peach profile in lighter-acid frame. and Check frame as medium body with medium-minus acidity and low tannin..
What is Malvasia Cabral most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malvasia Cabral is most commonly confused with Malvasia di Sardegna Rosada, Malvasia Comun and Verdelho Roxo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malvasia Cabral grown?
Classic regions for Malvasia Cabral include Portuguese collections, mainland holdings and historic island references.