Monday, December 19, 2011

Trincadeira

Also known as "tinta amarela" (yellow paint), this is a noble Portuguese grape.

Trincadeira - "Tinta Amarela"

Wines from this variety are complex but soft, very high quality and usually have an intense garnet color. The aromas are predominantly peppers and spices, with progress, they develop into notes of jam.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Nacional is considered to the noblest Portuguese wine grape. The wines that is produces is characterized by its recognized and undeniable quality, strong personality and unmistakable notes.
Harmonious and balance, full of color and with floral notes are some of the characteristics of this Portuguese native grape.

It plays a big part in the blends used for ports and it is also increasingly being used for Douro, Dão and Alentejo's wines.

Touriga Nacional