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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Espadeiro is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Vinho Verde, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruit, floral notes, citrus, herbal and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Vinho Verde and Rias Baixas.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
Watch for the synonyms: Espadeira.
At the table it suits thai beef salad, fish stew with paprika and puebla-style chicken in mole sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Thai beef salad
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Fish stew with paprika
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Puebla-style chicken in mole sauce
Also labelled.
Espadeira.
Bottles to look for.
- Aviva Vinho Verde Rose, Portugal
- Bodegas Albamar 'O Esteiro' Espadeiro, Rias Baixas, Spain
- Bodegas Forjas del Salnes 'Goliardo' Espadeiro Tintos de Mar, Rias Baixas, Spain
- Bodegas Fulcro Aliaxe Fabainos, Galicia, Spain
- Bodegas y Vinedos Attis 'Espadiero' Atlantico Tinto, Rias Baixas, Spain
- Bodegas Zarate Espadeiro, Rias Baixas, Spain
- Bojo do Luar Duplo, Portugal
- Casa da Bouca Espadeiro Rose, Vinho Verde, Portugal
Espadeiro: common questions
01.What does Espadeiro taste like?+
Espadeiro tastes of red fruit, floral notes, citrus, herbal and spice. Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Espadeiro from?+
Espadeiro originates in Vinho Verde, Portugal.
03.Where is Espadeiro grown?+
The key regions for Espadeiro are Vinho Verde and Rias Baixas.
04.What food pairs with Espadeiro?+
Pour it with thai beef salad, fish stew with paprika and puebla-style chicken in mole sauce.
05.What else is Espadeiro called?+
Espadeiro is also labelled Espadeira.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.