Alfrocheiro
Red wine grape variety
Alfrocheiro — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of blackberry, wild strawberry, violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
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
blackberrywild strawberryviolet
Common
blackcurrantplumblack pepper
Occasional
earth
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
- Style examples: Dao Alfrocheiro · Alentejo blend with Alfrocheiro
Common questions
- Is Alfrocheiro a red or white grape variety?
- Alfrocheiro is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- 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 is Alfrocheiro most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Alfrocheiro is most commonly confused with Merlot, Syrah and Touriga Nacional. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Alfrocheiro grown?
- Classic regions for Alfrocheiro include Dao, Alentejo and Tejo.