Manteudo
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 7346, Manteudo Branco, Castellano Alentejo line
Manteudo is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, mineral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Arinto and Fernao Pires.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on citrus-mineral freshness rather than heavy aromatic lift.
- Open with body+acid frame: Manteudo runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Manteudo profile
- Alentejo high-yield marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alentejo · Douro references · Algarve holdings
- Classic styles: Portuguese white documented in VIVC and regional references as a high-yield traditional variety with broad synonym set · Dry medium-bodied white with moderate acidity and simple citrus-mineral freshness
Common questions
Is Manteudo a red or white grape variety?
Manteudo is a white wine grape variety.
What does Manteudo smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Manteudo include orchard fruit, citrus and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Manteudo?
Documented tells for Manteudo: Anchor on citrus-mineral freshness rather than heavy aromatic lift. and Open with body+acid frame: Manteudo runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Manteudo most often confused with in blind tasting?
Manteudo is most commonly confused with Arinto, Fernao Pires and Vital. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Manteudo grown?
Classic regions for Manteudo include Alentejo, Douro references and Algarve holdings.