Vinhao (Sousao) is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Minho, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at light body, medium-low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red berries, blackberries, cherries, floral and spicy.
The regions that matter for it are Minho, Douro and Galicia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate climates.
It blends readily with Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Alfrocheiro.
Watch for the synonyms: Sousao, Souzao, Souson and Tinto Nacional.
At the table it suits grilled sardines, chicken in spicy tomato sauce and steak sandwich with caramelized onion.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Sousao, Souzao, Souson, Tinto Nacional, Tinto Antigo, Negrao, Negrao Pe de Perdiz, Espadeiro da Tinta, Espadeiro Basto, Espadeiro Preto, Tinto da Parada, Pinta Femea.
Bottles to look for.
- 100 Hectares Sousao, Douro, Portugal
- Adega Ponte da Barca 'Estreia' Vinhao Reserva, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Ailala Tinto, Ribeiro, Spain
- Aphros 'Pan' Espumante Rose, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Aphros 'Yakkos' Grande Reserva Espumante Tinto, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Aphros Silenus, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Aphros Vinhao Tinto, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Bodegas y Vinedos Attis Souson Tinto Atlantico, Rias Baixas, Spain
Vinhao (Sousao): common questions
01.What does Vinhao (Sousao) taste like?+
02.Where is Vinhao (Sousao) from?+
03.Where is Vinhao (Sousao) grown?+
04.What food pairs with Vinhao (Sousao)?+
05.What else is Vinhao (Sousao) called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.