Blauer Portugieser
A black variety, originally from Austria

Summary

Found throughout Germany and Hungary, and a component of Egri Bikaver (Bull's Blood), its mainly used for early drinking and relatively simple wines.

Regional Synonyms

  • Blauer
  • blue
  • Kékoportó
  • Modry Portugal
  • Oporto
  • Portoghese
  • Portugais Bleu
  • Portugalka
  • Portugieser
  • Portugieser Blau
  • Portugizac
  • Portugues Azul
  • Portuguese
  • Ranina

Percentage of Plantings

Varietal Facts(2016 data)

Global Rank
98th
Global Plantings (%)
New World Plantings

Comparisons

Aroma Markers