Mourisco de Semente
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 12471, Albino de Sousa, Tinta de Barca line
Mourisco de Semente is a red wine grape with signature aromas of savory red fruit, red fruit, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Espadeiro Tinto and Caino…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for savory red-fruit and herb profile over jammy density.
- Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Mourisco de Semente profile
- Tras-os-Montes heritage marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Tras-os-Montes · Douro · Northern Portugal
- Classic styles: Portuguese red documented in VIVC with 2020 DNA links to Marufo and Borracal parentage · Medium red with savory fruit, moderate tannin, and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Mourisco de Semente a red or white grape variety?
Mourisco de Semente is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mourisco de Semente smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mourisco de Semente include savory red fruit, red fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mourisco de Semente?
Documented tells for Mourisco de Semente: Look for savory red-fruit and herb profile over jammy density. and Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Mourisco de Semente most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mourisco de Semente is most commonly confused with Espadeiro Tinto, Caino Bravo and Borracal. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mourisco de Semente grown?
Classic regions for Mourisco de Semente include Tras-os-Montes, Douro and Northern Portugal.