Ramisco
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Ramisco is a red Portuguese wine
grape variety that is planted primarily in the Colares DOC
. As a varietal
Ramisco produces very tannic and astringent wines.
Portuguese wine
Portuguese wine is the result of traditions introduced to the region by ancient civilizations, such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, and mostly the Romans. Portugal started to export its wines to Rome during the Roman Empire. Modern exports developed with trade to England after the...
grape variety that is planted primarily in the Colares DOC
Colares DOC
Colares is a Portuguese wine region centered around the Colares municipality in Estremadura region. The region has Portugal's highest wine classification as a Denominação de Origem Controlada . Located along the southwestern Atlantic coast, vineyards in the area are protected from the strong ocean...
. As a varietal
Varietal
"Varietal" describes wines made primarily from a single named grape variety, and which typically displays the name of that variety on the wine label. Examples of grape varieties commonly used in varietal wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot...
Ramisco produces very tannic and astringent wines.