Rabigato
White wine grape variety
Also known as Rabo de Ovelha Branco
Rabigato is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, grapefruit, orange blossom. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Riesling and Albarino.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Start with acidity and citrus brightness in a dry medium-bodied profile.
- Look for orange-blossom and herbal notes with a saline mineral tail.
Confidence signals
- Citrus-orange blossom profile with saline edge
- High acidity and clean medium frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Douro · Tras-os-Montes · Cima Corgo
- Classic styles: High-acid Douro white blend component · Citrus-herbal dry Portuguese white
Common questions
Is Rabigato a red or white grape variety?
Rabigato is a white wine grape variety.
What does Rabigato smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Rabigato include lemon, grapefruit and orange blossom. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Rabigato?
Documented tells for Rabigato: Start with acidity and citrus brightness in a dry medium-bodied profile. and Look for orange-blossom and herbal notes with a saline mineral tail..
What is Rabigato most often confused with in blind tasting?
Rabigato is most commonly confused with Riesling, Albarino and Antao Vaz. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Rabigato grown?
Classic regions for Rabigato include Douro, Tras-os-Montes and Cima Corgo.