π Tinta Amarela
A red grape of Portugal, called Trincadeira in the south of the country.
Tinta Amarela is a red grape from Portugal. In the north, in the Douro Valley, it is one of the grapes used for port. In the south of the country, in Alentejo and Tejo, it is called Trincadeira.
The berries are dark with thin skins. The vine likes heat and sun but fears rot in wet weather, so it needs dry places. The wine is dark, with aromas of ripe blackberry, prune and herbs, and firm tannin.
In the Douro the grape goes into the blend for fortified port, while in Alentejo it makes still red wines in the appellations of Portalegre, Borba, Redondo, Reguengos and Γvora. It is often blended with other local grapes.
Tinta Amarela shows how one variety has different names and a different fate in different regions. It is closely tied to Portuguese wine and to the tradition of growing grapes on hot slopes.
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- Part of
- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Portuguese wine
- Where it grows
- π Alentejo, π Douro, π Portalegre, π Borba, π Redondo, π Reguengos, π Γvora
- Main grape in
- π Alentejo, π Alentejano, π Tejo
- Wines made from it
- π· Fortified wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Tinta Amarela?
It is a red Portuguese grape. In the south of the country it is called Trincadeira.
Where is Tinta Amarela grown?
In the Douro Valley, and in Alentejo and Tejo in Portugal.
What is this grape used for?
For port in the Douro and for still red wines in southern Portugal, usually in blends.
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