Sousao Tinto
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Tinto Sousao
Sousao Tinto is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, sour cherry, violet. Structure: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Sousao Tinto a red or white grape variety?
Sousao Tinto is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Sousao Tinto?
Documented tells for Sousao Tinto: Look for dark berry with vivid acidity and strong concentration. and Check firm tannin in a medium-plus/full frame..
What is Sousao Tinto most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sousao Tinto is most commonly confused with Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira and Tinta Barroca. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sousao Tinto grown?
Classic regions for Sousao Tinto include Douro, Vinho Verde and Tras-os-Montes.