Cercial

About this grape variety

Cercial (or Cerceal, depending on region) is a name applied to several distinct Portuguese white grapes. In Bairrada and Beira, Cercial yields high-acid, citrussy whites used in still wines and traditional-method sparkling. Confusingly, the variety is sometimes confused with Sercial of Madeira, but DNA shows they are distinct.

Frequently asked questions

How many Cercial wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Cercial across Portuguese online retailers — 176 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Cercial wines?

Cercial wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Bairrada, Dão, Douro, Lisboa, Távora-Varosa.

What is Cercial?

Cercial (or Cerceal, depending on region) is a name applied to several distinct Portuguese white grapes. In Bairrada and Beira, Cercial yields high-acid, citrussy whites used in still wines and traditional-method sparkling. Confusingly, the variety is sometimes confused with Sercial of Madeira, but DNA shows they are…