Ramisco
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Ramisco de Colares
Ramisco is a red wine grape with signature aromas of sour cherry, dried herbs, saline note. Structure: Medium(+) body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Nebbiolo and Aglianico.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Start with structure: Ramisco is often high in both acidity and tannin.
- Look for savory red-fruit and saline-maritime cues over overt ripe sweetness.
Confidence signals
- Savory red-fruit with maritime edge
- High acidity and high tannin framework
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Colares · Sintra · Lisbon coast
- Classic styles: High-acid high-tannin Atlantic coastal red · Long-aging Colares red with savory tertiary development
Common questions
Is Ramisco a red or white grape variety?
Ramisco is a red wine grape variety.
What does Ramisco smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ramisco include sour cherry, dried herbs and saline note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Ramisco?
Documented tells for Ramisco: Start with structure: Ramisco is often high in both acidity and tannin. and Look for savory red-fruit and saline-maritime cues over overt ripe sweetness..
What is Ramisco most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ramisco is most commonly confused with Nebbiolo, Aglianico and Tannat. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Ramisco grown?
Classic regions for Ramisco include Colares, Sintra and Lisbon coast.