Wines made from Tinto cão grapes of Douro
Discover the best wines made with Tinto cão as a single variety or as a blend of Douro.
More informations about the variety Tinto cão
- Origin : Most certainly from the north of Portugal, it is a very old grape variety, present for a very long time in the Douro Valley where it is very often associated with other grape varieties to produce the famous Port. It can also be found in the United States (California, etc.), Australia, Spain, Mexico, etc.
More informations about the region of Duriense
The wine region of Douro is located in the region of Duriense of Portugal. We currently count 1110 estates and châteaux in the of Douro, producing 4307 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Douro go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Tinto cão grape variety?
- OakPresent in 71% of Tinto cão
- Black fruitPresent in 60% of Tinto cão
- EarthPresent in 53% of Tinto cão
- Red fruitPresent in 52% of Tinto cão
- Non oakPresent in 52% of Tinto cão
- SpicesPresent in 51% of Tinto cão
- MicrobioPresent in 34% of Tinto cão
- Dried fruitPresent in 28% of Tinto cão
- CherryPresent in 26% of Tinto cão
- OakyPresent in 25% of Tinto cão
- PlumPresent in 25% of Tinto cão
- VanillaPresent in 22% of Tinto cão
- BlackberryPresent in 22% of Tinto cão
- Red fruitPresent in 21% of Tinto cão
- ChocolatePresent in 21% of Tinto cão
- Black fruitsPresent in 21% of Tinto cão
- FloralPresent in 20% of Tinto cão
- Black currantPresent in 20% of Tinto cão
- PepperPresent in 19% of Tinto cão
- LeatherPresent in 18% of Tinto cão
News about the grape variety Tinto cão
Glenfiddich launches rare Time Re:Imagined whisky collection
Glenfiddich has released a range of three luxury single malts, themed around time. The Time Re:Imagined collection includes 30-year-old, 40-year-old and 50-year-old expressions, priced from £900 up to £35,000. The whiskies have been matured in Speyside. Each one is presented in packaging designed to interpret different concepts of time. ‘In whisky production, we often talk about the role of malt masters and it is our responsibility to find the delicate balance between the taste of the whisky and ...
Glenfiddich owners launch House of Hazelwood collection of rare Scotch whiskies
The new range, drawn from whisky stocks laid down by the Gordons for almost a century and named after the family home in Dufftown, comprises The Charles Gordon Collection – in 2022, four whiskies priced at £3,000-4,500 per bottle – and The Legacy Collection – four whiskies priced at £950-1,450. They include the first spirit produced at the Girvan grain distillery in South Ayrshire in 1964, and a 56-year-old whisky, unusually blended as new make spirit before its maturation. ‘This is a collection ...
Château Lascombes in Bordeaux sold to Napa winery owner
Château Lascombes, the Margaux-based second growth in Bordeaux’s 1855 Classification, has become the first winery in Europe to be acquired by Lawrence Wine Estates, which already owns top Napa wineries Heitz Cellar, Burgess Cellars and Stony Hill. The group was established by the Lawrence family, led by US entrepreneur Gaylon Lawrence, alongside managing partner and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy Jr (MS). ‘We are honoured to become the new stewards of such a historical estate,’ said Lawren ...