Caiño tinto vs Espadeiro

Caiño tinto is fuller and more tannic.

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

Caiño tinto

Red · Portugal

tart, herbal, Atlantic red

Espadeiro

Red · Portugal

pale, sharp, Vinho Verde rose

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Very light; Medium
Tannin: Low; Very high
Acidity: Very high; 11 to 12.5%
Alcohol: 10 to 11.5%; 13 to 15 °C
Serve at: 10 to 12 °C; Vinho Verde
Regions: none listed

Only Caiño tinto

Charcuterie
Sausages

Both pair with

Grilled fish
Antipasti, tapas and mezze

Only Espadeiro

Salads
Shellfish

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 Caiño tinto and Espadeiro pages.