Tinta Roriz is the most planted grape variety in Portugal.
This Spanish Tempranillo grape has two different names in Portugal, depending on the region:
Aragonês in Alentejo and Tinta Roriz in Dão and Douro.
Aromas of ripe red and black fruits is Tempranillo's hallmark, with hints of herbs, licorice, anise, and minerals. Young Tempranillo offers flavours of cherry, plum, tomato and dried fig.
Red Cherry |
Black Cherry |
Tomato |
Blackberry |
Plum |
Fig |
Herbs |
Licorice |
Oak aging imparts sweet vanilla, coconut and spicy notes such as cloves and cinnamon.
Vanilla |
Coconut |
Cloves |
Cinnamon |
Medium acidity and moderate tannins make Tinta Roriz wines tasty, easy to like and easy to pair with many types of food. The balance of fruit, spice, and earthy flavors makes Tempranillo a favorite for many.
BODY: | Medium |
TANNINS: | Medium |
FRUIT: | Medium |
ACIDITY: | Medium |
ALCOHOL: | 13-14 % ABV |
Sugar: 3 g/l Serving temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F) Reserva 16-18°C (61-64°F) |
Tinta Roriz is perfect with Lamb and Pork. It is also perfect with Filet Mignon, but lacks the tannins for a fat Beef.
Young Tinta Roriz pairs well with both Spicy and Tomato based dishes.
Tapas |
Ham |
Chorizo |
Chili |
Pasta |
Pizza |
Lasagna |
Hamburger |
Chicken |
Rabbit |
Pork |
Lamb |
Tapas. Olives. Cold Cuts. Chorizo.
Pizza. Spaghetti. Lasagna.
Casseroles. Tomato Based Meatballs.
Savory Stews. Moroccan Tagine.
Roasted Meat. Lamb. Pork. Poultry.
Red Pepper Dishes.
Tacos. Nachos. Burritos.
Paella.
Chili con Carne.
The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
Dão is one of the best wine regions in Portugal.
The regionion is known to produces gastronomic wines, with very good acidity and delicate aromas.
Grapes | Wines |
Soil | Climate |
Granite |
Maritime |
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