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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Wines with this grape variety

Rubus

Rubus

Beira Interior Red
Rubus

Rubus

Beira Interior Rosé
Rubus

Rubus

Beira Interior Red
Rubus

Rubus

Beira Interior Rosé
Rubus

Rubus

Beira Interior Red
Rubus

Rubus

Beira Interior Rosé
Souvall Reserva

Souvall Reserva

Beira Interior Red
Vales Da Beira

Vales Da Beira

Beira Interior Red
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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 — 90 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,…