Ramisco

Ramisco
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skin Noir
Species Vitis vinifera
Also called Rasmisco nos Açores
Origin Portugal

Ramisco is a red Portuguese wine grape variety[1] that is planted primarily in the Colares DOC. As a varietal Ramisco produces very tannic and astringent wines.[2]

Synonyms

There are three synonyms of Ramisco: Ramisco de Colares, Rasmisco nos Açores and Ramisco Tinto.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Ramisco". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
  2. J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 148 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
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