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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Ramisco is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Colares, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark fruit, herbal, violet and saline.
The regions that matter for it are Colares.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening and a preference for atlantic.
Watch for the synonyms: Ramisco de Colares, Ramisco nos Acores and Ramisco Tinto.
At the table it suits negrais suckling pig (leitão de negrais), brazilian pork and black bean stew (feijoada) and moussaka.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Negrais suckling pig (leitão de Negrais)
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Brazilian pork and black bean stew (feijoada)
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Moussaka
Also labelled.
Ramisco de Colares, Ramisco nos Acores, Ramisco Tinto.
Bottles to look for.
- A Serenada Ramisco Blanc de Noir, Vinho Regional Setubal Peninsula, Portugal
- Adega Regional de Colares Arenae Ramisco, Colares, Portugal
- Adega Viuva Gomes Tinto, Colares, Portugal
- Adegas Beira Mar 'Paulo da Silva' Branco, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Antonio Bernardino Paulo da Silva Chitas Reserva Tinto, Colares, Portugal
- Antonio Bernardino Paulo da Silva Garrafeira Reserva Particular, Estremadura, Portugal
- Casa Manoel Boullosa Quinta dos Pesos Vinho Licoroso, Carcavelos, Portugal
- Casal Sta. Maria Ramisco, Colares, Portugal
Ramisco: common questions
01.What does Ramisco taste like?+
Ramisco tastes of dark fruit, herbal, violet and saline. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Ramisco from?+
Ramisco originates in Colares, Portugal.
03.Where is Ramisco grown?+
The key regions for Ramisco are Colares.
04.What food pairs with Ramisco?+
Pour it with negrais suckling pig (leitão de negrais), brazilian pork and black bean stew (feijoada) and moussaka.
05.What else is Ramisco called?+
Ramisco is also labelled Ramisco de Colares, Ramisco nos Acores and Ramisco Tinto.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.