Grape · White
Treixadura
WhiteWSET level 3
Aromatic white grape from Galicia, important in Ribeiro blends. Gives wine freshness, floral character and delicate fruitiness. Increasingly bottled as a single varietal.
- Origin
- Galicia, Spain
- Climate
- Cool-moderate, Atlantic
- Skin colour
- Green-yellow
- Alcohol
- 11.5-13%
- Ageing potential
- Drink young, sometimes good
Taste profile
Aromas
- Apple
- Citrus
- White flowers
- Peach
- Herbs
Where does it grow?
- Ribeiro
- Rías Baixas
- Ribeira Sacra
Key wines
- Ribeiro blanco
Food
Seafood, salads, light dishes, tapas
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