Viosinho
White wine grape variety
Also known as Viosinho do Douro
Viosinho is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lime, grapefruit, white peach. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus and floral lift with high freshness in a dry style.
- Check for a peppery-herbal accent and slightly fuller frame than very lean coastal whites.
Confidence signals
- Lime-grapefruit profile with floral lift
- High acidity with medium body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Douro · Tras-os-Montes · Baixo Corgo
- Classic styles: Aromatic high-acid Douro white · Structured citrus-floral Portuguese white
Common questions
Is Viosinho a red or white grape variety?
Viosinho is a white wine grape variety.
What does Viosinho smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Viosinho include lime, grapefruit and white peach. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Viosinho?
Documented tells for Viosinho: Look for citrus and floral lift with high freshness in a dry style. and Check for a peppery-herbal accent and slightly fuller frame than very lean coastal whites..
What is Viosinho most often confused with in blind tasting?
Viosinho is most commonly confused with Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo and Antao Vaz. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Viosinho grown?
Classic regions for Viosinho include Douro, Tras-os-Montes and Baixo Corgo.