Portuguese Red Blend is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Douro, Portugal.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark fruits, berries, plum, cherry, spice and earth.
It is planted most seriously in Douro and Alentejo.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, varies vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
On other labels it goes by Portugieser, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca.
At the table it suits cozido a portuguesa (pork and beef stew), chilli con carne with rice and cilantro and fried morcilla (black pudding).
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Portugieser, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Castelao, Sousao, Trincadeira, Baga.
Bottles to look for.
- Cartuxa Evora Colheita Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal
- Cartuxa Pera Manca Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal
- Casa Ferreirinha Quinta da Leda, Douro, Portugal
- Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial, Douro, Portugal
- Casa Santos Lima Colossal Reserva, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Feuerheerd's 'Anchor' Reserva Tinto, Douro, Portugal
- Herdade do Esporao 'Esporao' Reserva, Alentejo, Portugal
- Lancers Rose, Portugal
Portuguese Red Blend: common questions
01.What does Portuguese Red Blend taste like?+
02.Where is Portuguese Red Blend from?+
03.Where is Portuguese Red Blend grown?+
04.What food pairs with Portuguese Red Blend?+
05.What else is Portuguese Red Blend called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.