Souson Tinto
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Tinto Souson
Souson Tinto is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackberry, spice. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Carignan and Mencia.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Confirm tannin shape: Souson Tinto reads low tannin.
- Open with body+acid frame: Souson Tinto runs medium body and high acid.
Confidence signals
- Souson Tinto fruit shape clearly readable through site/oak context.
- Black cherry on a medium/high frame typical of Souson Tinto.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Galicia · Minho · Ribeira Sacra
- Classic styles: Naming stub on Vinhão / Sousão — prefer the Vinhão dossier · Galician/Minho deep-coloured red under Sousón Tinto spelling
Common questions
Is Souson Tinto a red or white grape variety?
Souson Tinto is a red wine grape variety.
What does Souson Tinto smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Souson Tinto include black cherry, blackberry and spice. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Souson Tinto?
Documented tells for Souson Tinto: Confirm tannin shape: Souson Tinto reads low tannin. and Open with body+acid frame: Souson Tinto runs medium body and high acid..
What is Souson Tinto most often confused with in blind tasting?
Souson Tinto is most commonly confused with Carignan, Mencia and Caino Tinto. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Souson Tinto grown?
Classic regions for Souson Tinto include Galicia, Minho and Ribeira Sacra.