Moristel
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Moristel Somontano, Concejón
Moristel is a red wine grape with signature aromas of raspberry, red cherry, herbal note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Mencia.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for raspberry-cherry fruit with soft floral-herbal character.
- Check body as light-medium with moderate freshness.
Confidence signals
- Fresh red-berry profile
- Medium-plus acidity with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Somontano · Aragon · Huesca · Spain / Aragón / Calatayud · Spain / Aragón / Somontano
- Classic styles: Somontano red with fresh acidity and soft tannin · Light-to-medium bodied Spanish red often used in blends · Calatayud Concejón naming of Moristel — high-altitude old-vine reds (Bodegas Langa Pi 3.1415 lane)
Common questions
Is Moristel a red or white grape variety?
Moristel is a red wine grape variety.
What does Moristel smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Moristel include raspberry, red cherry and herbal note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Moristel?
Documented tells for Moristel: Look for raspberry-cherry fruit with soft floral-herbal character. and Check body as light-medium with moderate freshness..
What is Moristel most often confused with in blind tasting?
Moristel is most commonly confused with Grenache, Mencia and Counoise. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Moristel grown?
Classic regions for Moristel include Somontano, Aragon, Huesca and Spain / Aragón / Calatayud.