Rabigato
Douro's Citrus White
Rabigato is grown in Douro, Trás-os-Montes and Northern Portugal.
3regions it is known for
2other names
- Tastes of
- citrus, green apple, mineral and high acidity
- Goes with
- grilled sardines, light seafood and fresh salads
- Also called
- Rabo de Ovelha, Rabo de Carneiro
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.
For collectors
Investment grade D
- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
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- Niepoort
- Wine & Soul
- Value picks
- Douro whites with Rabigato ($15-25)
- Price trend
- Stable.
- Collector’s tip
- Drink young.