Trincadeira is a dark red grape indigenous to Portugal. It is widely grown in Portugal and goes by a variety of names around the country. It is known for the high quality wines it can produce. The grape isn’t the easiest grape to grow because it is susceptible to fungus but the work in the vineyard pays off in the cellar, as long as grapes are harvested in the short window when they have ideal levels of acid, sugar and flavor compounds. It is used for varietal wines as well as in blends with Touriga Nacional and Tempranillo (known as Aragones in Portugal). Trincadeira adds complexity, tannin, color and texture to blends. It is one of the approved red grapes that can be used in Port wines. It is mainly grown in Portugal but there are also plantings in Australia, where it is known as Tinta Amarela, amongst other names.
When I was in London, I had a 2023 Bojador Vinho Tinto from the Alentejo region. This wine was a blend of 50% Aragones, 30% Touriga Nacional and 20% Trincadeira. This wine was a deep ruby color. It had aromas of raspberries, black cherries, blackcurrant, black pepper, and dark chocolate. This dry wine had a high level of alcohol and was full bodied. There was a moderate level of ripe, smooth tannins. It was lightened by a significant level of acidity. On the palate, the red and black fruit notes were pronounced. They lingered on the extended finish. This wine would pair well with braised or barbecued meats, lasagna, and paella.
-TheLooseTannin
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