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Tinta Roriz (Portugal)

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.

Tinta Roriz Aromas

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.

Cherry
Red
Cherry
Cherry
Black
Cherry
Tomato
Tomato
Blackberry
Blackberry
Plum
Plum
Fig
Fig
Herbs
Herbs
Licorice
Licorice

Tertiary Flavors from Aging

Oak aging imparts sweet vanilla, coconut and spicy notes such as cloves and cinnamon.

Vanilla
Vanilla
Coconut
Coconut
Cloves
Cloves
Cinnamon
Cinnamon

Tinta Roriz Profile

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

Temperature
Sugar: 3 g/l

Serving temperature:
15-16°C (59-61°F)
Reserva 16-18°C (61-64°F)

Tinta Roriz Food Pairing

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.

Antipasti
Tapas
Ham
Ham
Salami
Chorizo
Chili
Chili
Pasta
Pasta
Pizza
Pizza
Lasagna
Lasagna
Hamburger
Hamburger
Chicken
Chicken
Rabbit
Rabbit
Pork
Pork
Lamb
Lamb

Excellent Pairings

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.

Spanish Specialities:

Paella.
Chili con Carne.

The Ideal Glass for Tinta Roriz

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.

If You Like Tinta Roriz

You Might Also Like:

Cabernet Franc (France)
Chianti Classico (Italy)
Douro Tinto (Portugal)
GSM Wines (France)
Mencia (Spain)
Merlot (France)
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Italy)
Ribera del Duero (Spain)
Sangiovese (Italy)
Tempranillo (Spain)
Tinta de Toro (Spain)

The Dão Region

Region Dão

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.

Region Dão

Grapes

Wines

Touriga

Touriga Nacional
Tinta Roriz
Jaen (Mencia)

Red Wines

Dão DOC

Soil

Climate

Soil

Granite
Schist

Soil

Maritime
Atlantic Ocean
High Annual Rainfall


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