Tinta Barroca vs Gamay noir

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

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Tinta BarrocaGamay noir
Colournoirnoir
Number of wines187113819
Average rating3.81 / 53.65 / 5
Producing countriesPortugal, South Africa, Australia, United States, SpainFrance, Switzerland, Canada, United States, Italy

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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Gamay noir

Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.

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