Sezao
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 22984, Sezao Portugal line, Souzao-related Sezao
Sezao is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, spice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on deep color and dark-fruit profile with moderate structure.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Sezao profile
- Portuguese deep-color marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Douro · Minho references · Portuguese collections
- Classic styles: Portuguese VIVC-listed red used in fortified and table-wine blending traditions · Medium-bodied red with deep color, moderate acidity, and firm tannin
Common questions
Is Sezao a red or white grape variety?
Sezao is a red wine grape variety.
What does Sezao smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sezao include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Sezao?
Documented tells for Sezao: Anchor on deep color and dark-fruit profile with moderate structure. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity..
What is Sezao most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sezao is most commonly confused with Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira and Castelao. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sezao grown?
Classic regions for Sezao include Douro, Minho references and Portuguese collections.