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. ^ a b "Ramisco". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. http://www.vivc.de/datasheet/dataResult.php?data=9899. Retrieved 2010-01-31. 
  2. ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 148 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0