Roupeiro
The Roupeiro is a moderately productive southern Portuguese grape with a lot of character. The Roupeiro is mainly planted in the Portuguese wine region of Alentejo. Most winemakers there mix it with the juice of other grapes from the region such as Antão Vaz and Perrum. That is to say, the Roupeiro is planted in many more places in Portugal. But under many different names. In the Douro they...
The Roupeiro is a moderately productive southern Portuguese grape with a lot of character. The Roupeiro is mainly planted in the Portuguese wine region of Alentejo. Most winemakers there mix it with the juice of other grapes from the region such as Antão Vaz and Perrum. That is to say, the Roupeiro is planted in many more places in Portugal. But under many different names. In the Douro they usually call him Síria, but other times Alvaro de Sousa or Códaga. In the Algarve they talk about Sabro or Crato Branco.
What does wine from the Roupeiro grape taste like?
The grape is also known for producing table wine. Roupeiro is suitable for a hot climate. Early harvest: softly aromatic, lemon-coloured, honeyed, light, fresh and dry white wine that is pleasant to drink in the year of bottling.