Wines made from Tinto cão grapes of Bairrada
Discover the best wines made with Tinto cão as a single variety or as a blend of Bairrada.
More informations about the variety Tinto cão
Structured, elegant reds with a deep ruby robe, fine tannins and fresh acidity, featuring aromas of red fruits, black cherry, spices, dried flowers and balsamic notes. Very good ageing and oxidative maturation capacity. An essential component of great vintage Porto (one of the five classic recommended grapes) and dry reds of Douro DOC. Very late-ripening, low-yield native Portuguese grape, saved from near-disappearance.
More informations about the region of Beiras
Portuguese DOC of the central-west, kingdom of native Baga (>50%). Dense, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, eucalyptus, tobacco and earthy notes, firm tannins and lively acidity — wines of very long ageing. Also fruity Castelão and perfumed Touriga Nacional. Floral Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires), lively Arinto, mineral Bical whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Tinto cão grape variety?
- OakPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- EarthPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Tinto cão