Wines made from Tinta Barroca grapes of Madeirense
Discover the best wines made with Tinta Barroca as a single variety or as a blend of Madeirense.
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 Terras Madeirenses
The wine region of Madeirense is located in the region of Terras Madeirenses of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Atlantis or the Domaine Ilha produce mainly wines pink, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Madeirense are Verdelho, Touriga nacional and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Madeirense often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tree fruit or tropical fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Tinta Barroca grape variety?
News about the grape variety Tinta Barroca
Château La Gaffelière withdraws from the next St-Emilion classification
The historic estate follows in the footsteps of Châteaux Angélus, Cheval Blanc and Ausone by withdrawing its candidacy from the upcoming classification. The Malet-Roquefort family, which has owned Château La Gaffelière for more than 300 years, said it ‘no longer recognises its values’ in the new criteria. The Malet-Roqueforts claimed that the overhauled rating system for the tasting ‘contradicts all the ratings obtained by Château La Gaffelière for several years by the greatest wine professional ...
WSET returns to mainland China
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has received official approval from the Chinese government to resume its operation in mainland China following a year of suspended business activities at the end of January 2021. WSET has appointed Willa Yang as chief representative to head up its operations in China. Yang previously held leadership roles at Wine Australia’s China office and the Australian Trade Commission. In addition, supporting its return to business in mainland China, WSET announc ...
At the heart of the Mâcon terroir
In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...