Alfrocheiro
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Alfrocheiro Preto, Baboso Negro (Iberia), Bruñal (Spain)
Alfrocheiro is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, wild strawberry, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Merlot and Syrah.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for blackberry/strawberry fruit with violet tones in a structured but not heavy frame.
- Check acidity stays fresh even with warm-climate ripeness and medium-plus body.
Confidence signals
- Dark-berry and violet profile
- Balanced medium-plus tannin and acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Dao · Alentejo · Tejo
- Classic styles: Balanced Portuguese red with floral dark fruit · Medium-plus bodied red with ripe tannin
Common questions
Is Alfrocheiro a red or white grape variety?
Alfrocheiro is a red wine grape variety.
What does Alfrocheiro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Alfrocheiro include blackberry, wild strawberry and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Alfrocheiro?
Documented tells for Alfrocheiro: Look for blackberry/strawberry fruit with violet tones in a structured but not heavy frame. and Check acidity stays fresh even with warm-climate ripeness and medium-plus body..
What is Alfrocheiro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Alfrocheiro is most commonly confused with Merlot, Syrah and Touriga Nacional. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Alfrocheiro grown?
Classic regions for Alfrocheiro include Dao, Alentejo and Tejo.