Tinta Francisca
RedTinta Francisca is a traditional Portuguese grape variety primarily cultivated in the Douro Valley, where it serves as a minor but valued component in port production. Though rarely vinified as a standalone wine, it contributes aromatic complexity and distinctive character to Portugal's most celebrated fortified wines.
Key Characteristics
- •Thin-skinned berries prone to disease
- •Low, irregular yields
- •Late ripening variety
- •High alcohol potential
- •Aromatic wine profile
Typical Flavors
Sweet red fruitsfloral notesspiceherbsmoderate tanninssoft texturewarming alcohol
Major Regions
Douro Valley (Portugal) · Douro Superior · Cima Corgo · scattered plantings in northern Portugal
Also Known As
Tinta de França · Tinta Francesca · Tinta Franceza