Trincadeira

Origin: Portugal
Also known as: Tinta Amarela (Douro, Dão), Crato Preto, Espadeiro da Terras do Sado

The Trincadeira is an iconic Portuguese red grape variety, particularly suited to the warm climates of Alentejo. It produces colourful, structured and aromatically complex wines, dominated by black fruits (blackberry, plum), Mediterranean herbs (thyme, bay leaf) and spices (pepper, cinnamon).