Wines made from Tinto cão grapes of Porto
Discover the best wines made with Tinto cão as a single variety or as a blend of Porto.
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 Porto is located in the region of Duriense of Portugal. We currently count 312 estates and châteaux in the of Porto, producing 2132 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Porto go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Tinto cão grape variety?
- OakPresent in 96% of Tinto cão
- Non oakPresent in 93% of Tinto cão
- Dried fruitPresent in 85% of Tinto cão
- EarthPresent in 81% of Tinto cão
- Black fruitPresent in 80% of Tinto cão
- SpicesPresent in 78% of Tinto cão
- MicrobioPresent in 76% of Tinto cão
- Red fruitPresent in 73% of Tinto cão
- Citrus fruitPresent in 51% of Tinto cão
- VegetalPresent in 48% of Tinto cão
- Tree fruitPresent in 42% of Tinto cão
- CaramelPresent in 36% of Tinto cão
- RaisinPresent in 34% of Tinto cão
- ChocolatePresent in 32% of Tinto cão
- VanillaPresent in 32% of Tinto cão
- OakyPresent in 31% of Tinto cão
- CheesePresent in 30% of Tinto cão
- PrunePresent in 30% of Tinto cão
- CherryPresent in 29% of Tinto cão
- HoneyPresent in 28% of Tinto cão
News about the grape variety Tinto cão
Andrew Jefford: ‘We aren’t rebels or dissidents – we just care about the truth’
I haplessly strayed into this controversial territory last summer during a debate at the Paulée d’Anjou event, having noted a significant minority of VSIG producers (Vin Sans Indication Géographique, the customary French abbreviation for this category) in the Loire. It seemed a shame, I burbled innocently, not to make use of local appellations to build understanding of their unique character, as well as show solidarity with fellow growers. The room quietened a little; glances were exchanged. C ...
Gigondas to produce white wines
At a national committee meeting held on Thursday 8th September, members of the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) voted unanimously to ratify the change to the appellation guidelines to allow white wines into AP Gigondas. A working group of growers and négociants has been pursuing the amendment for 11 years. The amendment states that white Gigondas must contain a minimum 70% Clairette. Other permitted varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blan ...
Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista 2019 label revealed
First introduced with the 2006 vintage in 2009, the Vendemmia d’Artista series commissions different artists each year to capture the character of the vintage in limited edition sculptures and labels. This 14th edition of the Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista series will see 100 double magnums, 10 imperials and one salmanazar sold to raise money for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, which plans to expand its Mind’s Eye initiative – a programme that enables the visually impaired to experien ...