Ratinho
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 9927, Boal Ratinho, Malvasia de Tomar
Ratinho is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, mineral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Malvasia Rei and Arinto.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on citrus-apple profile with clean freshness over perfume.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Ratinho profile
- Beira citrus-fresh marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Beira Interior · Dao · Tomar references
- Classic styles: Portuguese white documented in VIVC as a Siria-linked lineage with blend-support role in inland regions · Dry medium-bodied white with moderate aromatic intensity and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Ratinho a red or white grape variety?
Ratinho is a white wine grape variety.
What does Ratinho smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ratinho include orchard fruit, citrus and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Ratinho?
Documented tells for Ratinho: Anchor on citrus-apple profile with clean freshness over perfume. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin..
What is Ratinho most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ratinho is most commonly confused with Malvasia Rei, Arinto and Gouveio Real. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Ratinho grown?
Classic regions for Ratinho include Beira Interior, Dao and Tomar references.