Sousao
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Vinhao (Douro), Souson Portugal spelling
Sousao is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, sour cherry, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Touriga Nacional and Tannat.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on very deep color and high-acid structure in red blend contexts.
- Look for blackberry/sour-cherry fruit and rustic tannic frame with vivid freshness.
Confidence signals
- Inky dark-fruit profile with bright acidity
- High tannin and high color concentration
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Douro · Vinho Verde · Tras-os-Montes
- Classic styles: High-acid teinturier Portuguese red blend component · Color-intense structured northern Portuguese red
Common questions
Is Sousao a red or white grape variety?
Sousao is a red wine grape variety.
What does Sousao smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sousao include blackberry, sour cherry and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Sousao?
Documented tells for Sousao: Anchor on very deep color and high-acid structure in red blend contexts. and Look for blackberry/sour-cherry fruit and rustic tannic frame with vivid freshness..
What is Sousao most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sousao is most commonly confused with Touriga Nacional, Tannat and Tinto Cao. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sousao grown?
Classic regions for Sousao include Douro, Vinho Verde and Tras-os-Montes.