Mourisco

About this grape variety

Casta tinta antiga do Douro, a Mourisco (por vezes Mourisco Tinto) é hoje pouco plantada, mas historicamente valorizada como componente de lotes de Porto. Os vinhos têm cor e estrutura mais leves do que Touriga Nacional ou Touriga Franca, taninos suaves e aromática de fruta vermelha. Encontra-se sobretudo em vinhas velhas em lote, onde acrescenta nuance e perfume floral aos Portos tradicionais.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Mourisco wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Mourisco across Portuguese online retailers — 74 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Mourisco wines?

Mourisco wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Douro, Beira Interior, Trás-os-Montes.

What is Mourisco?

An old Douro red grape, Mourisco (sometimes called Mourisco Tinto) is sparsely planted today but historically valued as a Port blending component. Wines are lighter in colour and structure than Touriga Nacional or Touriga Franca, with gentle tannin and red-fruit aromatics. Mostly found in field blends of old vines,…