Dornfelder vs Tinta Barroca

Compare Dornfelder and Tinta Barroca: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.

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DornfelderTinta Barroca
Colournoirnoir
Number of wines22081871
Average rating3.51 / 53.81 / 5
Producing countriesGermany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United StatesPortugal, South Africa, Australia, United States, Spain

Dornfelder

Intensely coloured, fruity reds with a dense purple robe, soft tannins and a generous palate, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum and floral notes. Made as light easy-drinking reds, popular semi-dry cuvées and more structured barrel-aged versions. The second most planted red variety in Germany (Palatinate, Rheinhessen, Württemberg). Cross of helfensteiner × heroldrebe created in 1955 in Weinsberg by August Herold.

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Tinta Barroca

Intensely coloured, warm reds, sun-drenched with generous alcohol, with aromas of red and black candied fruits, plum, gentle spices and cocoa notes. Ripe tannins and a broad palate. Traditional partner of touriga nacional and touriga franca in the blends of great Port wines (especially Tawny and Ruby) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety from the Douro and Trás-os-Montes.

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