Portuguese Wine Grapes
Trajadura
Trajadura (known as Treixadura in Spain) is a prominent white wine grape native to the northwestern Iberian Peninsula.
The grape is most famous for its essential role in the crisp, vibrant blends of the Vinho Verde DOC in northern Portugal and as the primary grape in the Ribeiro DO of Galicia, Spain.
Unlike other white grapes from this Atlantic-influenced cooler region, Trajadura is valued for its specific properties:
Lower Acidity: It has a lower and softer acidity compared to its regional neighbors.
Higher Alcohol & Body: It builds sugar easily, adding warmth, body, and higher alcohol to blends.
Traditional Blend
Trajadura is a team player. In Portugal's Vinho Verde, it is frequently blended with
higher-acid grapes like Alvarinho, Loureiro, and Arinto to soften the blend and create
a rounder mouthfeel.
Single Bottlings
While single-varietal Trajadura wines are less common in Portugal, winemakers in Galicia,
Spain (under the name Treixadura), have championed 100% monovarietal expressions.
These resulting wines are full-bodied, golden, and complex.
Aromatic Profile: The grape introduces delicate, dominant aromas of citrus (lemon), crisp green apple, ripe pear, peach, and a touch of orange blossom
Trajadura Flavors
Trajadura wines are rich and aromatic with flavors of citrus and yellow fruit, and hints of herbs, and salty minerals.
 Lemon |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Apricot |
 Jasmine |
 Banana |
 Minerals |
The Minho Region
(Vinho Verde)
Minho is the largest wine region in Portugal, producing nearly 100 million liters of Vinho Verde every year.
Vinho Verde wines often have a small sparkling sensation that enhances the taste and freshness.
Portugal is a great Rosé Wine nation. The cool climate in Minho gives good freshness to Rosé Wines.
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Wines
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Soil
Granite |
Climate
Moderate Maritime |