Sousão is the Douro name for the same grape known as Vinhão in Minho. Its very high natural acidity and deep colour make it an indispensable Port blending component — it brings freshness and structure to wines that might otherwise be too soft. Modern Douro producers also use it in DOC reds for the same reasons. As a varietal Sousão is rare, but increasingly experimented with by quality-focused estates seeking definition and longevity.
Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Sousão across Portuguese online retailers — 960 in the catalogue.
Sousão wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Douro, Alentejo, Tejo, Lisboa, Vinho Verde.
Sousão is the Douro name for the same grape known as Vinhão in Minho. Its very high natural acidity and deep colour make it an indispensable Port blending component — it brings freshness and structure to wines that might otherwise be too soft. Modern Douro producers also use it in DOC reds for the same reasons. As a…
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