Trincadeira

Trincadeira, also known as Tinta Amarela, is a red wine grape variety commonly found in Portugal. Its wines feature intense aromas, full flavour, and medium to full body.

Trincadeira has medium-sized berries with a thick, dark blue-violet skin. Its juice is a light pink colour with a light aroma of red fruits and spice. Trincadeira produces wines with a deep purple colour with herbaceous, dark cherries and black tea aromas. it has a full body with ample tannins.

Trincadeira is mainly grown in the Douro, Dão and Alentejo regions of Portugal. It is also found in small amounts in other countries such as Spain, Italy and South Africa. Trincadeira is quite challenging to grow, because the grapes are susceptible to rot. gorous It is usually blended with other varieties, such as Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, and Aragonez. It is also used to make varietal wines, which are typically aged in oak barrels. Trincadeira wines from the Alentejo region are typically full-bodied and tannic, with aromas of blackberry, spice, and earth. Wines from the Douro Valley produces wines with a softer tannin structure and more ripe fruit flavours. Trincadeira wines pair well with dishes such as lamb, beef, and game meats. They also pair well with mushroom-based dishes, and can be enjoyed with cheese and charcuterie.

Trincadeira is a Portuguese word that means “little thief”, which is thought to be a reference to the grape’s tendency to attract birds.