Tinta Barroca vs Grenache noir

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

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Tinta BarrocaGrenache noir
Colournoirnoir
Number of wines18711685
Average rating3.81 / 53.88 / 5
Producing countriesPortugal, South Africa, Australia, United States, SpainFrance, Spain, United States, Australia, South Africa

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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Grenache noir

Supple, sunny reds with a light robe and generous alcohol, with aromas of candied red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry), garrigue, gentle spices, white pepper and kirsch notes. Ripe tannins and a warm palate. Pillar of GSM blends in the southern Rhône (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras), star of Tavel rosé, Priorat and Aragonese Garnacha. Also in natural sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Historic Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

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