| Espadeiro | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 Red Vinho Verde made from Espadeiro | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Origin | Portugal |
Espadeiro is a red Portuguese wine grape planted primarily in the Minho region for making Vinho Verde. It is also grown across the border, in Galicia ( Spain) where it is used to make light bodied wines. [1]
Rather than being a single grape variety, there are several variants in the Espadeiro family of grapes, including Espadeiro tinto [2] and Espadeiro Mole, [3] with partially overlapping synonyms.
See also
References
- ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 138 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
- ^ "Espadeiro Tinto". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Archived from the original on 2012-04-22. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
- ^ "Espadeiro Mole". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Archived from the original on 2012-04-22. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
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