Espadeiro vs Rufete

Rufete is fuller.

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

Espadeiro

Red · Portugal

pale, sharp, Vinho Verde rose

Rufete

Red

pale, sharp, mountain red

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

Only Espadeiro

Grilled fish
Shellfish
Antipasti, tapas and mezze

Both pair with

Salads

Only Rufete

Charcuterie
Pork
Grilled vegetables

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 Espadeiro and Rufete pages.