Verdelho Tinto
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 12957, Verdelho Feijao, Mindeco line
Verdelho Tinto 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 Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for bright berry profile and fresh line rather than heavy extraction.
- Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Verdelho Tinto profile
- Distinct Verdelho-name red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Madeira · Minho · Northern Portugal
- Classic styles: Portuguese red documented in VIVC as genetically distinct from white Verdelho (#22304) despite naming overlap · Medium red with fresh acidity, moderate tannin, and bright berry profile
Common questions
Is Verdelho Tinto a red or white grape variety?
Verdelho Tinto is a red wine grape variety.
What does Verdelho Tinto smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Verdelho Tinto include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Verdelho Tinto?
Documented tells for Verdelho Tinto: Look for bright berry profile and fresh line rather than heavy extraction. and Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Verdelho Tinto most often confused with in blind tasting?
Verdelho Tinto is most commonly confused with Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional and Verdelho. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Verdelho Tinto grown?
Classic regions for Verdelho Tinto include Madeira, Minho and Northern Portugal.