Grapes Trincadeira
Grape guide · red
Trincadeira
A spicy, fresh red grape most at home in the hot, dry Alentejo. In the Douro it is called Tinta Amarela.
Trincadeira is one of the classic red grapes of southern Portugal. It gives wine with red fruit, spicy and sometimes herbal notes and fresh acidity — exactly what a warm region like the Alentejo needs to avoid heaviness.
It is not an easy grape in the vineyard: in damp weather it is prone to rot. That is why it does best where it is hot and dry.
At a glance
- Colour
- Red
- Other name
- Tinta Amarela (Douro)
- Where
- Mainly the Alentejo
- Taste
- Red fruit, spicy, sometimes herbal, fresh
- Role in a blend
- Freshness and spice, often beside Aragonez
In the blend
In the Alentejo, Trincadeira often stands beside Aragonez. Aragonez gives round, ripe fruit; Trincadeira the spice and freshness that keep the wine lively.
Read on
Our wines with Trincadeira
Monte dos Perdigões Tinto
Soft, rounded and assured. No bombastic tannins.
Three grapes vinified separately, then slowly matured in stainless steel and French oak. Deep red with a violet hue, ripe forest fruit, remarkably soft and round. For grilled meat, game or firm cheese.
Availability to be confirmed
Frequently asked questions
What does Trincadeira taste like?
Red fruit with spicy, sometimes herbal notes and fresh acidity.
Is Trincadeira the same as Tinta Amarela?
Yes, Tinta Amarela is the name used in the Douro for the same grape.