Tinta Roriz - Tinto Cao - Touriga

Tinta Roriz - Tinto Cao - Touriga is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Douro and Dao, Portugal.

Structurally it lands at full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for dark fruit, plum, cherry, spice and flowers.

The regions that matter for it are Douro and Dao.

In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, varying vigour and a preference for dry.

It blends readily with Tinta Cao, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca.

Watch for the synonyms: Aragonez and Tempranillo.

At the table it suits beef wellington, lamb, spiced orange and thyme tagine and empanadas stuffed with beef, onions and bell pepper.

The structure.

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

Also labelled.

Aragonez, Tempranillo.

Bottles to look for.

• Alves de Sousa Quinta da Gaivosa Rose da Gaivosa, Douro, Portugal
• Aneto Tinto, Douro, Portugal
• Barao de Vilar Proeza Douro Tinto, Portugal
• Barao de Vilar Reserva Tinto, Douro, Portugal
• Barao de Vilar Zom Garrafeira, Douro, Portugal
• Casa Ferreirinha 'Barca Velha', Douro, Portugal
• Caves do Casalinho Ouro Velho Tinto, Beiras, Portugal
• Guglielmo Winery Eredita Port, California, USA

Tinta Roriz - Tinto Cao - Touriga: common questions

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.