Grape · Red
Trincadeira
Warm climate
About
Aromatic, spicy red that thrives in hot conditions. Essential in traditional Alentejo blends, where it adds perfume, complexity, and a distinctive herbal character. Can be challenging to grow (prone to rot in wet years) but rewarding when conditions are right.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Tannins
Integrated
Acidity
Crisp
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
Possible
Aging
Best within 3-8 years in blends. Top single-varietal wines can age 10+ years.
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.