Touriga Franca vs Trincadeira
How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
The clearest separator between Touriga Franca and Trincadeira is tannin: Touriga Franca is Medium(+) while Trincadeira is Medium. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Structure compared
| Structure compared | Touriga Franca | Trincadeira |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity | Medium(+) | Medium(+) |
| Tannin | Medium(+) | Medium |
| Body | Medium(+) | Medium(+) |
| Alcohol | High | Medium |
| Color intensity | Deep | Deep |
| Aromatic intensity | Medium(+) | Medium(+) |
Signature aromas
Touriga Franca
blackberryvioletrockrose
Trincadeira
black plumraspberryblack pepper
Common questions
- How do you tell Touriga Franca and Trincadeira apart in a blind tasting?
- The clearest separator between Touriga Franca and Trincadeira is tannin: Touriga Franca is Medium(+) while Trincadeira is Medium. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
- Is Touriga Franca or Trincadeira higher in tannin?
- On the WSET ladder, Touriga Franca is Medium(+) and Trincadeira is Medium for tannin.
- Are Touriga Franca and Trincadeira red or white?
- Touriga Franca and Trincadeira are both red grape varieties.