Tinta Barroca - Tinta Roriz - Touriga is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Douro Valley, Portugal.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to berry, sweet spice, leather, tobacco, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Douro Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high vigour and a preference for warm, dry climates.
It blends readily with Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca.
On other labels it goes by Tinta Roriz and Tempranillo.
At the table it suits porco à alentejana, wood-roasted lamb and stichelton cheese with quince paste.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Tinta Roriz, Tempranillo.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega Cooperativa de Mesao Frio Claustru's Tinto, Douro, Portugal
- Altano Organic, Douro, Portugal
- Altano Rewilding Edition, Douro, Portugal
- Aveleda 'Charamba' Reserva, Douro, Portugal
- Cabeca de Burro Reserva Tinto, Douro, Portugal
- Casa Ferreirinha 'Papa Figos' Tinto, Douro, Portugal
- Casal Garcia, Douro, Portugal
- Caves Messias Quinta do Cachao, Douro, Portugal
Tinta Barroca - Tinta Roriz - Touriga: common questions
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03.Where is Tinta Barroca - Tinta Roriz - Touriga grown?+
04.What food pairs with Tinta Barroca - Tinta Roriz - Touriga?+
05.What else is Tinta Barroca - Tinta Roriz - Touriga called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.