Underdog Grape · Portugal

Trincadeira

Trincadeira is a dark, peppery, herb-streaked red from Portugal's Alentejo. If you love Syrah for its savory bite, this is the underdog that gives you the same for less.

Tasting profile
Dark raspberry and black pepper wrapped in dried herbs, with a savory grip that keeps the fruit honest.
Where it grows
Alentejo, Portugal
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Alentejo, Portugal

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Read the deep diveTrincadeira: The Peppery Alentejo Red That Fights Its Own Vine

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