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Rabo de Ovelha

White wine grape variety

Rabo de Ovelha — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of lemon zest, lime, green apple. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityHigh
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on lemon-lime freshness with brisk acidity.
  • Check body as medium with aromatic floral-herbal lift.

Confidence signals

  • Citrus-zest profile
  • High acidity with medium body

Aromas

Signature

lemon zestlimegreen apple

Common

white peachorange blossomherbal note

Occasional

melon

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Alentejo · Douro · Dao
  • Classic styles: Portuguese white with vivid citrus profile and naturally high alcohol potential · Fresh medium-bodied white used in blends and varietal bottlings
  • Style examples: Alentejo Rabo de Ovelha · Douro white blend with Rabo de Ovelha

Common questions

Is Rabo de Ovelha a red or white grape variety?
Rabo de Ovelha is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Rabo de Ovelha smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Rabo de Ovelha include lemon zest, lime and green apple. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Rabo de Ovelha most often confused with in blind tasting?
Rabo de Ovelha is most commonly confused with Arinto, Fernao Pires and Rabigato. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Rabo de Ovelha grown?
Classic regions for Rabo de Ovelha include Alentejo, Douro and Dao.

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