1
Key regions
3
Pairings
7
Synonyms
Mourisco Tinto is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Douro, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark berries, plum, spice, earth, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Douro.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
Watch for the synonyms: Marufo, Marufa, Abrunhal and Lagrima Noir.
At the table it suits iberico ham with roasted almonds, chorizo and chicken stew and smoky bean hotpot.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
01
Iberico ham with roasted almonds
02
Chorizo and chicken stew
03
Smoky bean hotpot
Also labelled.
Marufo, Marufa, Abrunhal, Lagrima Noir, Brujidera, Trujidera, Mourico.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega Cooperativa do Fundao Vinho Licoroso, Beira Interior, Portugal
- Luis Seabra Mono M Mourisco, Douro, Portugal
- Quinta da Biaia '750' Mourisco Rose, Beira Interior, Portugal
- Titan of Douro Espumante Extra Bruto Rose, Douro, Portugal
- Titan of Douro Vale dos Mil Single Vineyard Rose, Douro, Portugal
Mourisco Tinto: common questions
01.What does Mourisco Tinto taste like?+
Mourisco Tinto tastes of dark berries, plum, spice, earth, floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Mourisco Tinto from?+
Mourisco Tinto originates in Douro, Portugal.
03.Where is Mourisco Tinto grown?+
The key regions for Mourisco Tinto are Douro.
04.What food pairs with Mourisco Tinto?+
Pour it with iberico ham with roasted almonds, chorizo and chicken stew and smoky bean hotpot.
05.What else is Mourisco Tinto called?+
Mourisco Tinto is also labelled Marufo, Marufa, Abrunhal, Lagrima Noir and Brujidera, plus two more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.