Is Sousao Tinto a red or white grape variety?

Sousao Tinto is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Sousao Tinto smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Sousao Tinto include blackberry, sour cherry and violet. Structural profile: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.

What is Sousao Tinto most often confused with in blind tasting?

Sousao Tinto is most commonly confused with Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira and Tinta Barroca. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Sousao Tinto grown?

Classic regions for Sousao Tinto include Douro, Vinho Verde and Tras-os-Montes.

Sousao Tinto — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Tannin

High

Body

Full

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Deep

Aromatic intensity

Medium

Recognition cues

First checks

Look for dark berry with vivid acidity and strong concentration.
Check firm tannin in a medium-plus/full frame.

Confidence signals

Dark-berry high-acid cue
Deep color and firm tannin frame

Aromas

Signature

blackberrysour cherryviolet

Common

plumspiceearth

Occasional

cocoa

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Douro · Vinho Verde · Tras-os-Montes
Classic styles: Portuguese sousao selection emphasizing deep color and acidity · Medium-plus to full-bodied red with firm tannin
Style examples: Douro Sousao Tinto · Vinho Verde Sousao red

Common questions

Is Sousao Tinto a red or white grape variety?: Sousao Tinto is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Sousao Tinto smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Sousao Tinto include blackberry, sour cherry and violet. Structural profile: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Sousao Tinto most often confused with in blind tasting?: Sousao Tinto is most commonly confused with Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira and Tinta Barroca. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Sousao Tinto grown?: Classic regions for Sousao Tinto include Douro, Vinho Verde and Tras-os-Montes.