Tamarez
White wine grape variety
Also known as Trincadeira das Pratas
Tamarez is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon peel, green apple, white flowers. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Antao Vaz and Alicante Branco.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for lemon-apple freshness with restrained floral edge.
- Check elevated acidity and medium body in a dry style.
Confidence signals
- Citrus-apple white cue
- High-acid medium frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alentejo · Setubal · Tejo
- Classic styles: Traditional Portuguese white used for fresh acid-driven wines and blends · Tamarez: medium body, high acid white expression
Common questions
Is Tamarez a red or white grape variety?
Tamarez is a white wine grape variety.
What does Tamarez smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Tamarez include lemon peel, green apple, white flowers and lemon. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Tamarez?
Documented tells for Tamarez: Look for lemon-apple freshness with restrained floral edge. and Check elevated acidity and medium body in a dry style..
What is Tamarez most often confused with in blind tasting?
Tamarez is most commonly confused with Antao Vaz, Alicante Branco and Arinto. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Tamarez grown?
Classic regions for Tamarez include Alentejo, Setubal and Tejo.