Malvoeira
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 7259, Malvasia de Oeiras, Fernao Pires x Diagalves line
Malvoeira is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Diagalves and Arinto.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for fresh citrus-orchard profile in a medium body.
- Open with body+acid frame: Malvoeira runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Malvoeira profile
- Oeiras breeding-line marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lisbon references · Oeiras · Portuguese breeding collections
- Classic styles: Portuguese VIVC-listed white bred from Fernao Pires (#4100) x Diagalves (#2520) with low-volume contemporary footprint · Dry medium-bodied white with moderate acidity and fresh orchard-citrus profile
Common questions
Is Malvoeira a red or white grape variety?
Malvoeira is a white wine grape variety.
What does Malvoeira smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malvoeira include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malvoeira?
Documented tells for Malvoeira: Look for fresh citrus-orchard profile in a medium body. and Open with body+acid frame: Malvoeira runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Malvoeira most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malvoeira is most commonly confused with Diagalves, Arinto and Fernao Pires. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malvoeira grown?
Classic regions for Malvoeira include Lisbon references, Oeiras and Portuguese breeding collections.