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Trincadeira
Trincadeira is a Portuguese red grape also called Tinta Amarela in the Douro. The Wines of Portugal account particularly associates it with warm, dry conditions.
Identity and growing conditions
The source describes vigorous foliage, variable yields and sensitivity to rot. Its growing needs help explain its association with Alentejo and Tejo; the account also records cultivation more widely in Portugal.
Wine styles and uses
Ripe fruit can give raspberry, floral and spicy impressions, while underripe fruit may taste more herbaceous. Wine colour, acidity and potential for ageing vary with ripeness and management.