Saperavi vs Tinta Barroca
Compare Saperavi and Tinta Barroca: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Saperavi | Tinta Barroca | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 1789 | 1871 |
| Average rating | 3.82 / 5 | 3.81 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Australia | Portugal, South Africa, Australia, United States, Spain |
Saperavi
Deeply coloured, powerful reds with inky robe (teinturier grape with red flesh) and tight tannins, with intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, spices, leather and balsamic notes. High acidity and fine ageing potential. Often made by the ancestral qvevri method (buried clay jar), it signs the great Georgian reds of Kakheti (Mukuzani, Kvareli, Napareuli). Also in Russia, Ukraine and Australia. Ancient Georgian variety.
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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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