Trincadeira
RedA versatile Portuguese red grape variety that produces structured, full-bodied wines with excellent aging potential. While challenging to cultivate due to disease susceptibility, properly managed Trincadeira yields wines of remarkable depth and complexity throughout Portugal's diverse wine regions.
Key Characteristics
- •High disease susceptibility requiring careful management
- •Moderate yields essential for quality
- •Excellent structure and aging potential
- •Regional name variations across Portugal
- •Well-balanced tannin profile
Typical Flavors
Dark cherryblackberrycinnamonclovepeppertobaccoleather
Major Regions
Douro Valley · Alentejo · Dão · Oeste · Algarve · Torres Vedras · Bairrada
Also Known As
Black Alicante (Australia) · Black Portugal (Australia) · Crato Preto (Algarve) · Mortagua or Mortagua Preto (Torres Vedras) · Rosete Espalhado (Pinhel) · Tinta Amarela