Borracal
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 1564, Esfarrapa, Bogalhal
Borracal is a red wine grape with signature aromas of tart red fruit, red fruit, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Espadeiro Tinto and Caino Bravo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on tart red-fruit profile with very fresh acid line.
- Check frame as medium body with high acidity and medium tannin.
Confidence signals
- Borracal profile
- Minho high-acid red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Vinho Verde · Minho · Northwest Portugal
- Classic styles: Portuguese red variety documented in VIVC and Minho references as a high-acid component in Vinho Verde reds · Light-to-medium red with high acidity and bright tart-fruit character
Common questions
Is Borracal a red or white grape variety?
Borracal is a red wine grape variety.
What does Borracal smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Borracal include tart red fruit, red fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Borracal?
Documented tells for Borracal: Anchor on tart red-fruit profile with very fresh acid line. and Check frame as medium body with high acidity and medium tannin..
What is Borracal most often confused with in blind tasting?
Borracal is most commonly confused with Espadeiro Tinto, Caino Bravo and Sousao. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Borracal grown?
Classic regions for Borracal include Vinho Verde, Minho and Northwest Portugal.