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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Rufete (Tinta Pinheira) is a red grape variety, with its roots in Douro, Dao, Beira Interior, Portugal.
The wines show full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to plum, earth and mint.
It is planted most seriously in Douro, Dao, Beira Interior and Castilla y Leon.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
On other labels it goes by Tinta Pinheira, Penamacor, Pinot Aigret and Rosette.
At the table it suits leitao a faia, grilled lamb hearts with parsley sauce and beef stroganoff.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Leitao a faia
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Grilled lamb hearts with parsley sauce
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Beef stroganoff
Also labelled.
Tinta Pinheira, Penamacor, Pinot Aigret, Rosette, Rufeta, Ruceta.
Bottles to look for.
- 2.5 Vinhos de Belmonte Doispontocinco Vinhas Velhas Rufete, Beira Interior, Portugal
- Autenticos Vinadores 'Los Vientos' Vinas Viejas Vino de Calidad de Sierra de Salamanca, Spain
- Beyra Rufete, Beira Interior, Portugal
- Bodegas Bhilar 'Phinca Encanto' Rufete Vino de Calidad de Sierra de Salamanca, Spain
- Bodegas y Vinedos Rochal 'Calixto Nieto' Vino de Calidad de Sierra de Salamanca, Spain
- Casa da Passarella 'O Fugitivo' Tinta Pinheira, Dao, Portugal
- Casa dos Amados Pipa Rosa Reserva Rufete, Beira Interior, Portugal
- Dominio do Acor Tinta Pinheira, Dao, Portugal
Rufete (Tinta Pinheira): common questions
01.What does Rufete (Tinta Pinheira) taste like?+
Rufete (Tinta Pinheira) tastes of plum, earth and mint. The wines show full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Rufete (Tinta Pinheira) from?+
Rufete (Tinta Pinheira) originates in Douro, Dao, Beira Interior, Portugal.
03.Where is Rufete (Tinta Pinheira) grown?+
The key regions for Rufete (Tinta Pinheira) are Douro, Dao, Beira Interior and Castilla y Leon.
04.What food pairs with Rufete (Tinta Pinheira)?+
Pour it with leitao a faia, grilled lamb hearts with parsley sauce and beef stroganoff.
05.What else is Rufete (Tinta Pinheira) called?+
Rufete (Tinta Pinheira) is also labelled Tinta Pinheira, Penamacor, Pinot Aigret, Rosette and Rufeta, plus one more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.