Bical
White wine grape variety
Also known as Borrado das Moscas
Bical is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, white peach, apricot. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chardonnay and Fiano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for lemon and stone-fruit profile with clear acid spine in dry examples.
- Check for mineral and almond nuance, especially in more structured bottlings.
Confidence signals
- Lemon-peach/apricot profile with mineral edge
- High acidity and medium structure
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Bairrada · Dao · Beira Atlantico
- Classic styles: High-acid Bairrada white for still and sparkling styles · Structured Portuguese white with citrus-stone fruit
Common questions
Is Bical a red or white grape variety?
Bical is a white wine grape variety.
What does Bical smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bical include lemon, white peach and apricot. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bical?
Documented tells for Bical: Look for lemon and stone-fruit profile with clear acid spine in dry examples. and Check for mineral and almond nuance, especially in more structured bottlings..
What is Bical most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bical is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Fiano and Encruzado. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bical grown?
Classic regions for Bical include Bairrada, Dao and Beira Atlantico.