Trincadeira
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Tinta Amarela
Trincadeira is a red wine grape with signature aromas of clove, raspberry, black pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Tempranillo and Sangiovese.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for blackberry-plum fruit with pronounced herbal-spice complexity.
- Check acidity as lively for warm-climate reds, with tannin present but not massive.
Confidence signals
- Dark fruit plus herbal-pepper spice
- Medium-plus acidity with structured body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alentejo · Douro · Dao
- Classic styles: Spice-herbal Portuguese red blend component · Structured Alentejo red with fresh acidity
Common questions
Is Trincadeira a red or white grape variety?
Trincadeira is a red wine grape variety.
What does Trincadeira smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Trincadeira include clove, raspberry and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Trincadeira?
Documented tells for Trincadeira: Look for blackberry-plum fruit with pronounced herbal-spice complexity. and Check acidity as lively for warm-climate reds, with tannin present but not massive..
What is Trincadeira most often confused with in blind tasting?
Trincadeira is most commonly confused with Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Touriga Nacional. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Trincadeira grown?
Classic regions for Trincadeira include Alentejo, Douro and Dao.