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Synonyms
Tinta Carvalha is a red grape variety, with its roots in Transmontano, Portugal.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
It is planted most seriously in Transmontano.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for varied.
On other labels it goes by Tinta Carvalha do Douro, Tinta Carvalha do Tras-os-Montes, Lobao and Preto Gordo.
At the table it suits pork terrine, east texas-style barbecue and sesame-seared tuna loin with soy and wasabi dressing.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Pork terrine
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East Texas-style barbecue
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Sesame-seared tuna loin with soy and wasabi dressing
Also labelled.
Tinta Carvalha do Douro, Tinta Carvalha do Tras-os-Montes, Lobao, Preto Gordo.
Bottles to look for.
- Casa da Passarella 'O Fugitivo' Tinta Carvalha, Dao, Portugal
- Fitapreta Chao dos Eremitas Tinta Carvalha, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
Tinta Carvalha: common questions
01.Where is Tinta Carvalha from?+
Tinta Carvalha originates in Transmontano, Portugal.
02.Where is Tinta Carvalha grown?+
The key regions for Tinta Carvalha are Transmontano.
03.What food pairs with Tinta Carvalha?+
Pour it with pork terrine, east texas-style barbecue and sesame-seared tuna loin with soy and wasabi dressing.
04.What else is Tinta Carvalha called?+
Tinta Carvalha is also labelled Tinta Carvalha do Douro, Tinta Carvalha do Tras-os-Montes, Lobao and Preto Gordo.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.