Grape · Red
Alfrocheiro
Moderate climate
About
Aromatic, spicy red with bright acidity, native to the Dão region. Key blending partner for Touriga Nacional, adding perfume, freshness, and a distinctive peppery note. Also used in sparkling wine production.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Tannins
Integrated
Acidity
Bright
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Aged · develops with bottle time
Oak influence
Rare
Aging
Best within 3-8 years. Adds freshness and lift to blends.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.