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Key regions
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Synonyms
Rabigato is a white grape variety, with its roots in Douro, Portugal.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to floral, crisp fruit, green apple, pear and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Douro and Trás-os-Montes.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate.
It blends readily with Rabo de Ovelha.
On other labels it goes by Rabo de Ovelha.
At the table it suits white fish, seafood, chicken and salads.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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white fish
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seafood
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chicken
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salads
Also labelled.
Rabo de Ovelha.
Bottles to look for.
- Arribas do Coa Reserva Rabigato, Douro, Portugal
- CARM - Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira Rabigato, Douro, Portugal
- Colinas do Douro 'Quinta da Extrema' Ensaios Extremes Rabigato, Douro, Portugal
- Dona Berta Espumante Reserva Bruto Rabigato, Douro, Portugal
- Dona Berta Reserva Vinhas Velhas Rabigato, Douro, Portugal
- Folias de Baco 'Uivo' Rabigato, Douro, Portugal
- Geographic Wines 'Inospito' Rabigato, Douro, Portugal
- Jimbro 'Puesta en Cruz' Blanco Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon, Spain
Rabigato: common questions
01.What does Rabigato taste like?+
Rabigato tastes of floral, crisp fruit, green apple, pear and herbal. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Rabigato from?+
Rabigato originates in Douro, Portugal.
03.Where is Rabigato grown?+
The key regions for Rabigato are Douro and Trás-os-Montes.
04.What food pairs with Rabigato?+
Pour it with white fish, seafood, chicken and salads.
05.What else is Rabigato called?+
Rabigato is also labelled Rabo de Ovelha.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.