Wines made from Tinta Barroca grapes of Alentejano
Discover the best wines made with Tinta Barroca as a single variety or as a blend of Alentejano.
More informations about the variety Tinta Barroca
Most certainly Portuguese, more precisely in the Douro region where it is very present. It can be found in Spain, Portugal, South Africa, ... almost unknown in France, registered in the Official Catalogue of A2 list varieties.
More informations about the region of Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
What are the typical flavors of the Tinta Barroca grape variety?
- OakPresent in 10% of Tinta Barroca
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Tinta Barroca
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Tinta Barroca
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Tinta Barroca
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Tinta Barroca
- EarthPresent in 6% of Tinta Barroca
- FloralPresent in 3% of Tinta Barroca
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Tinta Barroca
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Tinta Barroca
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Tinta Barroca
- PepperPresent in 1% of Tinta Barroca
- CocoaPresent in 1% of Tinta Barroca
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Tinta Barroca
- CedarPresent in 1% of Tinta Barroca
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Tinta Barroca
- CheesePresent in 1% of Tinta Barroca
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Tinta Barroca
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Tinta Barroca
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Tinta Barroca
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Tinta Barroca
News about the grape variety Tinta Barroca
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Decanter returns to New York for its world-renowned Fine Wine Encounter in June 2023
After a sensational debut in 2022, Decanter’s Fine Wine Encounter returns to New York City on Saturday 10th June 2023 at Manhatta – an elegant 60th-floor venue in Manhattan. Tickets are available to meet 50 of the world’s most prestigious producers for the Grand Tasting, each personally invited by Decanter. This unrivalled wine tasting experience will allow you to taste, savour and enjoy outstanding fine wines and attend world-class masterclasses. The atmospheric walk-around Grand Tasting ...