Grape · Red
Trincadeira
RedWSET level 3
Important grape of Alentejo. Aromatic with herbal notes. Good acid structure. Often blended with Aragonez (Tempranillo).
- Origin
- Portugal
- Climate
- Warm, dry
- Skin colour
- Dark blue
- Alcohol
- 12-14%
- Ageing potential
- Good
Taste profile
Aromas
- Blackberry
- Plum
- Herbs
- Flowers
- Pepper
Where does it grow?
- Alentejo
- Tejo
Key wines
- Alentejo Trincadeira
Food
Grilled meat, stews, Alentejo cuisine
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