Tinta Carvalha
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 12467, Preto Gordo, Tinta Carvalha do Douro
Tinta Carvalha is a red wine grape with signature aromas of rustic red fruit, red fruit, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Trincadeira and Tinta Barro…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for rustic red-fruit and herb tone rather than polished sweet fruit.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Tinta Carvalha profile
- Rustic douro blend marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Douro · Tras-os-Montes · Valpacos · Portugal / Dão
- Classic styles: Portuguese red documented in VIVC and regional references with broad historical use in northern blends and Port contexts · Medium red with moderate acidity, firm tannin, and rustic fruit-herb profile
Common questions
Is Tinta Carvalha a red or white grape variety?
Tinta Carvalha is a red wine grape variety.
What does Tinta Carvalha smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Tinta Carvalha include rustic red fruit, red fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Tinta Carvalha?
Documented tells for Tinta Carvalha: Look for rustic red-fruit and herb tone rather than polished sweet fruit. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity..
What is Tinta Carvalha most often confused with in blind tasting?
Tinta Carvalha is most commonly confused with Trincadeira, Tinta Barroca and Amaral. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Tinta Carvalha grown?
Classic regions for Tinta Carvalha include Douro, Tras-os-Montes, Valpacos and Portugal / Dão.