Samarrinho
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 15684, Budelho, Pedro Ximenez Canario line
Samarrinho is a white wine grape with signature aromas of white fruit, floral mineral lift, orchard fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Arinto and Viosinho.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on delicate white-fruit floral profile with fresh mineral line.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Samarrinho profile
- Rare douro-white marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Douro · Norte · Centro
- Classic styles: Extremely rare Portuguese white documented in VIVC and Douro references with minute modern acreage · Dry medium-bodied white with floral-mineral profile and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Samarrinho a red or white grape variety?
Samarrinho is a white wine grape variety.
What does Samarrinho smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Samarrinho include white fruit, floral mineral lift and orchard fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Samarrinho?
Documented tells for Samarrinho: Anchor on delicate white-fruit floral profile with fresh mineral line. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin..
What is Samarrinho most often confused with in blind tasting?
Samarrinho is most commonly confused with Arinto, Viosinho and Gouveio Real. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Samarrinho grown?
Classic regions for Samarrinho include Douro, Norte and Centro.