Alfrocheiro Preto - Tinta Roriz - Touriga is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Dão, Portugal.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red berry, dark fruit, sweet spice, leather, tobacco and earth.
It is planted most seriously in Dão.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
At the table it suits pork marinated with clams and sweet peppers, barbecue lamb with rosemary and roasted garlic and aged cheddar cheese.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Bottles to look for.
- Alvaro Castro Tinto, Dao, Portugal
- Boas Quintas 'Opta' Tinto, Dao, Portugal
- Boas Quintas Gandarada Tinto, Dao, Portugal
- Caminhos Cruzados 'Titular' Reserva, Dao, Portugal
- Casa da Passarella 'A Descoberta' Tinto, Dao, Portugal
- Casa da Passarella 'Somontes' Tinto, Dao, Portugal
- Casa da Passarella Colheita Tinto, Dao, Portugal
- Casa de Mouraz Tinto, Dao, Portugal
Alfrocheiro Preto - Tinta Roriz - Touriga: common questions
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03.Where is Alfrocheiro Preto - Tinta Roriz - Touriga grown?+
04.What food pairs with Alfrocheiro Preto - Tinta Roriz - Touriga?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.