Caíño blanco vs Treixadura

Caíño blanco is more acidic, Treixadura is fuller.

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

Caíño blanco

White · Spain

citrus, sharp, Rias Baixas

Treixadura

White · Portugal

apple, floral, soft, the Ribeiro grape

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Medium; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Very high
Acidity: Medium; 11.5 to 13%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 7 to 9 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; none listed
Regions: Vinho Verde, Galician, Ribeiro, and Rías Baixas

Only Caíño blanco

Oysters

Both pair with

Shellfish
Grilled fish
Salads

Only Treixadura

Chicken

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 Caíño blanco and Treixadura pages.