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Key regions
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Synonyms
Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez - Trincadeira is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Alentejo, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruit, dark fruit, herbs, earth and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Alentejo.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean climate.
It blends readily with Tempranillo, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Amarela.
Watch for the synonyms: Garnacha Tintorera.
At the table it suits sous-vide eye fillet, red peppers stuffed with ground beef and spicy slow-cooked pork.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Tempranillo
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Tinta Roriz
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Tinta Amarela
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Alicante Bouschet
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Aragonez
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Trincadeira
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Sous-vide eye fillet
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Red peppers stuffed with ground beef
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Spicy slow-cooked pork
Also labelled.
Garnacha Tintorera.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega Cooperativa de Borba 'Rotulo Cortica' Grande Reserva, Alentejo, Portugal
- Adega Cooperativa de Borba 'Rotulo Cortica' Reserva, Alentejo, Portugal
- Adega Cooperativa de Borba Garrafeira, Alentejo, Portugal
- Adega Cooperativa de Portalegre 'Portalegre' Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal
- Adega Cooperativa de Portalegre Conventual Tinto, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
- Adega de Redondo 'Porta da Ravessa' Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal
- Adega Mayor 'Caiado' Tinto, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
- Adega Mayor Reserva do Comendador Tinto, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez - Trincadeira: common questions
01.What does Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez - Trincadeira taste like?+
Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez - Trincadeira tastes of red fruit, dark fruit, herbs, earth and spice. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez - Trincadeira from?+
Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez - Trincadeira originates in Alentejo, Portugal.
03.Where is Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez - Trincadeira grown?+
The key regions for Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez - Trincadeira are Alentejo.
04.What food pairs with Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez - Trincadeira?+
Pour it with sous-vide eye fillet, red peppers stuffed with ground beef and spicy slow-cooked pork.
05.What else is Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez - Trincadeira called?+
Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez - Trincadeira is also labelled Garnacha Tintorera.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.