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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Moreto is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Alentejo, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at medium body, low tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for neutral and earthy.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Alentejo.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Trincadeira, Aragonez and Tinta Caiada.
Watch for the synonyms: Arruya, Castellao, Morito and Mureto.
At the table it suits slow-cooked pork, devilled sausages and seared liver with mushrooms.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Trincadeira
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Aragonez
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Tinta Caiada
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Trincadeira
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Aragonez
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Tinta Caiada
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Food pairings.
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slow-cooked pork
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devilled sausages
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seared liver with mushrooms
Also labelled.
Arruya, Castellao, Morito, Mureto, Tinta de Alter, Casculo.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega Marel Tonico Tinto, Alentejo Vinho de Talha, Portugal
- Anibal Coutinho 'Astronauta' Talha Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal
- Cartuxa FEA's 60th Anniversary Moreto, Alentejo, Portugal
- Cooperativa Agricola de Granja 'Granja - Amareleja' GA Moreto Oak, Alentejo, Portugal
- Cooperativa Agricola de Granja 'Granja - Amareleja' GA Moreto Pe Franco, Alentejo, Portugal
- Elite Vinhos 'Artesano by Moreto', Alentejo, Portugal
- Fitapreta Chao dos Eremitas Moreto, Alentejo, Portugal
- Herdade do Esporao Vinho de Talha Moreto, Alentejo, Portugal
Moreto: common questions
01.What does Moreto taste like?+
Moreto tastes of neutral and earthy. Structurally it lands at medium body, low tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Moreto from?+
Moreto originates in Alentejo, Portugal.
03.Where is Moreto grown?+
The key regions for Moreto are Alentejo.
04.What food pairs with Moreto?+
Pour it with slow-cooked pork, devilled sausages and seared liver with mushrooms.
05.What else is Moreto called?+
Moreto is also labelled Arruya, Castellao, Morito, Mureto and Tinta de Alter, plus one more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.