Grape Variety
Rabigato
“Douro's Citrus White”
White grape
Rabigato is a white wine grape grown in Douro, Trás-os-Montes, Northern Portugal — known as “Douro's Crisp Refresher”.
Rabigato at a glance
| Color | White |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Rabo de Ovelha, Rabo de Carneiro |
| Signature flavors | Citrus, Green Apple, Mineral, High Acidity, Crisp, Light |
| Classic pairings | Grilled sardines, Light seafood, Fresh salads, Aperitifs |
| Where it grows | Douro, Trás-os-Montes, Northern Portugal |
The Story
Rabigato is one of the Douro's traditional white grapes—now valued for dry table wines.
Insider Story
Rabigato's high acidity makes it valuable for fresh wines.
The grape blends well with Gouveio and Viosinho.
Technical Deep Dive
Crisp whites with high acidity and citrus character.
Flavor profile: citrus, green apple, mineral, fresh herbs.
Industry Secrets
Rabigato provides backbone to Douro white blends.
Single-variety bottlings are rare but excellent.
Collector’s Corner
Investment grade D- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
- ["Niepoort","Wine & Soul"]
- Value picks
- Douro whites with Rabigato ($15-25)
- Price trend
- Stable.
- Collector’s tip
- Drink young.
Updated March 2026
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