Trincadeira | Tinta Amarela (Portugal)
Trincadeira is a red wine grape from Douro in Portugal.
Trincadeira Flavors
Trincadeira wines are known for their intense aromas of dark fruit, flowers, spices and herbs.
 Blackberry |
 Boysenberry |
 Plum |
 Prune |
 Pepper |
 Spices |
 Rose Petals |
 Herbs |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Oak |
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Smoke |
Trincadeira Profile
Trincadeira is a medium to full bodied wine with good acidity and medium-high tannins:
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 16-17°C (61°/63°F) |
Trincadeira Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Salami |
 Charcuterie |
 Piemento |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Mushroom |
 Truffle |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
Excellent Pairings
Tapas. Olives. Cold Cuts. Chorizo.
Pizza. Spaghetti. Lasagna.
Tomato Based Meatballs.
Savory Stews. Moroccan Tagine.
Poultry. Pork. Lamb.
Red Pepper Dishes.
Tacos. Nachos. Burritos.
Cheeses
Hard Sheep Cheese. Manchego. Roncal.
Pecorino Toscano.
The Ideal Glass for Trincadeira
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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. |
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The Douro Wine Region
The Douro region is the oldest wine region in the world (1756) and is classified as a World Heritage by UNESCO.
Famous for Port Wine, Douro also produces quality red wines (Douro Tinto) tasting from light Burgund to rich Bordeaux.
Black Grapes | White Grapes |
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Port Wines | Red Wines |
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Douro Climate
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The Corgo Viaduct carries A4 over the Corgo river.
In general, Douro has a warm continental climate, but the climate is not uniform:
Baixo Corgo (below Corgo) in the west, has the mildest climate and produces the lightest wines.
Cima Corgo (over Corgo) is centered around the village of Pinhão, and has the majority of the famous Quintas (Estates).
Douro Superior in the east, is the hottest and driest regions. It goes all the way to the Spanish border. It has cold winters and hot summers and is a source of many wines of good quality.
Soil |
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The soil in Douro is very rocky. Terraced vineyards (schist bedrocks) are common. Port vineyards are planted in silt layers on clay-schist spread over schist rocks. Table wines are planted on granite-based soils. |
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