Alvarelhão vs Espadeiro

Alvarelhão is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Alvarelhão

Red · Portugal

pale, sharp, red fruit

Espadeiro

Red · Portugal

pale, sharp, Vinho Verde rose

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Very light; Low
Tannin: Low; Very high
Acidity: Very high; 11.5 to 13%
Alcohol: 10 to 11.5%; 13 to 15 °C
Serve at: 10 to 12 °C; Douro, Dão
Regions: none listed

Only Alvarelhão

Charcuterie
Pork

Both pair with

Grilled fish
Salads

Only Espadeiro

Shellfish
Antipasti, tapas and mezze

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Alvarelhão and Espadeiro pages.