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
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 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?
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- EarthPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- OakPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Tinto cão
- CreamPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- CherryPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- OakyPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- SmokePresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- CoffeePresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- PlumPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- Dark chocolatePresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Tinto cão
- NutmegPresent in 1% of Tinto cão