Samarinho
White wine grape variety
Also known as Azorean Samarinho
Samarinho is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon peel, green apple, lemon. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Verdelho and Sercial.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus-saline profile with cool-climate freshness.
- Check high acidity and dry medium body.
Confidence signals
- Saline citrus cue
- Brisk-acid island white frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Azores · Pico · Biscoitos
- Classic styles: Spelling/surface stub on Samarrinho (#15684) — prefer the Samarrinho dossier · Portuguese Atlantic white under Samarinho spelling of (#15684)
Common questions
Is Samarinho a red or white grape variety?
Samarinho is a white wine grape variety.
What does Samarinho smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Samarinho include lemon peel, green apple, lemon and white flowers. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Samarinho?
Documented tells for Samarinho: Look for citrus-saline profile with cool-climate freshness. and Check high acidity and dry medium body..
What is Samarinho most often confused with in blind tasting?
Samarinho is most commonly confused with Verdelho, Sercial and Arinto. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Samarinho grown?
Classic regions for Samarinho include Azores, Pico and Biscoitos.