Primitivo vs Tinta Barroca

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

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PrimitivoTinta Barroca
Colournoirnoir
Number of wines41161871
Average rating3.80 / 53.81 / 5
Producing countriesItaly, United States, Australia, Chile, South AfricaPortugal, South Africa, Australia, United States, Spain

Primitivo

Powerful, sun-drenched reds with a dark robe and generous alcohol, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, stewed plum, dried fig, chocolate, gentle spice and balsamic notes. Supple tannins, indulgent finish. Star of Puglia with Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Gioia del Colle DOC and Salice Salentino. Identical to American Zinfandel and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.

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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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