Tintilla de Rota
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Tintilla Andalusia, Graciano (Andalusia)
Tintilla de Rota is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, cherry, sweet spice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Tempranillo and Syrah.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for blackberry-cherry fruit with spice and medium-plus structure.
- Check profile as concentrated but still fresh enough to avoid heaviness.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit and spice signature
- Medium-plus tannin and balanced acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Cadiz · Rota · Andalusia · Cádiz · Jerez · Arcos de la Frontera
- Classic styles: Andalusian red for dry and sweet expressions · Medium-plus bodied spicy dark-fruited red
Common questions
Is Tintilla de Rota a red or white grape variety?
Tintilla de Rota is a red wine grape variety.
What does Tintilla de Rota smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Tintilla de Rota include blackberry, cherry and sweet spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Tintilla de Rota?
Documented tells for Tintilla de Rota: Look for blackberry-cherry fruit with spice and medium-plus structure. and Check profile as concentrated but still fresh enough to avoid heaviness..
What is Tintilla de Rota most often confused with in blind tasting?
Tintilla de Rota is most commonly confused with Tempranillo, Syrah and Mourvedre. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Tintilla de Rota grown?
Classic regions for Tintilla de Rota include Cadiz, Rota, Andalusia and Cádiz.