Borraçal

About this grape variety

Casta tinta do Vinho Verde, a Borraçal produz vinhos de cor profunda e acidez natural, por vezes usada em tintos pálidos tradicionais e em rosés da região. Em conjunto com Vinhão e Espadeiro, define o perfil cortante e magro inconfundível dos tintos do Minho. Raramente engarrafada em monovarietal.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Borraçal wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Borraçal across Portuguese online retailers — 58 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Borraçal wines?

Borraçal wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Vinho Verde.

What is Borraçal?

A red grape of Vinho Verde, Borraçal yields deeply coloured, naturally acidic wines, sometimes used in traditional pale reds and rosés of the region. Together with Vinhão and Espadeiro, it defines the unmistakable sharp, lean profile of Minho red wines. Rarely bottled solo.