Wines made from Tinto cão grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Tinto cão as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Tinto cão grape variety?
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- OakPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- EarthPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- CreamPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- CheesePresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- NuttyPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- CherryPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- PlumPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- OakyPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
News about the grape variety Tinto cão
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