Amaral
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Azal Tinto line, Susao Galego line, VIVC 547
Amaral is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red berry edge, red fruit, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Espadeiro Tinto and Caino Bravo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for tart red-fruit profile and sharp freshness over ripeness.
- Check frame as medium body with high acidity and medium-plus tannin.
Confidence signals
- Amaral profile
- Vinho verde tart-red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Vinho Verde · Lafões · Minho
- Classic styles: Ancient northwest Iberian cultivar documented in Portuguese ampelographic studies with strong historical synonym complexity · Medium-bodied red with high acidity, moderate tannin, and tart red-fruit profile
Common questions
Is Amaral a red or white grape variety?
Amaral is a red wine grape variety.
What does Amaral smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Amaral include red berry edge, red fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Amaral?
Documented tells for Amaral: Look for tart red-fruit profile and sharp freshness over ripeness. and Check frame as medium body with high acidity and medium-plus tannin..
What is Amaral most often confused with in blind tasting?
Amaral is most commonly confused with Espadeiro Tinto, Caino Bravo and Borracal. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Amaral grown?
Classic regions for Amaral include Vinho Verde, Lafões and Minho.