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Synonyms
Tinta Francisca is a red grape variety, with its roots in Douro, Portugal.
The wines show light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to raspberry, cherry, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Douro.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, low vigour and a preference for moderate.
It blends readily with Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz.
On other labels it goes by Tinta de Franca and Tinta Franceza.
At the table it suits chicken lyonnaise, east texas-style barbecue and sesame-seared tuna loin with soy and wasabi dressing.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Chicken Lyonnaise
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East Texas-style barbecue
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sesame-seared tuna loin with soy and wasabi dressing
Also labelled.
Tinta de Franca, Tinta Franceza.
Bottles to look for.
- Casa Ferreirinha Tinta Francisca Douro, Portugal
- Folias de Baco 'Uivo' Tinta Franscisca, Douro, Portugal
- Muxagat Tinta Francisca, Douro, Portugal
- Real Companhia Velha Quinta das Carvalhas 'Carvalhas' Tinta Francisca, Douro, Portugal
Tinta Francisca: common questions
01.What does Tinta Francisca taste like?+
Tinta Francisca tastes of raspberry, cherry, floral and herbal. The wines show light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Tinta Francisca from?+
Tinta Francisca originates in Douro, Portugal.
03.Where is Tinta Francisca grown?+
The key regions for Tinta Francisca are Douro.
04.What food pairs with Tinta Francisca?+
Pour it with chicken lyonnaise, east texas-style barbecue and sesame-seared tuna loin with soy and wasabi dressing.
05.What else is Tinta Francisca called?+
Tinta Francisca is also labelled Tinta de Franca and Tinta Franceza.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.