A native red grape of the Beira Interior and Douro Superior, Rufete produces light- to medium-bodied wines of fragrant red fruit, fresh acidity and gentle tannin. Long considered a humble blending grape, it has been reclaimed by modern Beira Interior producers as a vehicle for transparent, terroir-driven reds — particularly from old vines at altitude. In Douro it plays a quieter supporting role. Drink young or with a few years in bottle for the most expressive results.
Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Rufete across Portuguese online retailers — 308 in the catalogue.
Rufete wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Douro, Dão, Beira Interior, Bairrada, Alentejo.
A native red grape of the Beira Interior and Douro Superior, Rufete produces light- to medium-bodied wines of fragrant red fruit, fresh acidity and gentle tannin. Long considered a humble blending grape, it has been reclaimed by modern Beira Interior producers as a vehicle for transparent, terroir-driven reds —…
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