Tinta Francisca
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Tinta Francesca, Bastardo Frances, VIVC 15686
Tinta Francisca is a red wine grape with signature aromas of floral red fruit, red fruit, leather. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Touriga Nacional and To…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on high-tone floral red fruit rather than dense black-fruit weight.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Tinta Francisca profile
- Aromatic Douro lift marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Douro · Douro Superior · Cima Corgo
- Classic styles: Classic Douro blending grape documented in VIVC and Port-region references for perfume and aromatic lift · Medium-bodied red profile with medium-plus acidity and lower tannin than core Port-structure varieties
Common questions
Is Tinta Francisca a red or white grape variety?
Tinta Francisca is a red wine grape variety.
What does Tinta Francisca smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Tinta Francisca include floral red fruit, red fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Tinta Francisca?
Documented tells for Tinta Francisca: Anchor on high-tone floral red fruit rather than dense black-fruit weight. and Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Tinta Francisca most often confused with in blind tasting?
Tinta Francisca is most commonly confused with Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinto Cao. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Tinta Francisca grown?
Classic regions for Tinta Francisca include Douro, Douro Superior and Cima Corgo.