Underdog Grape · Portugal

Trincadeira

Pronounced treen-kah-DAY-rah

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
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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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Trincadeira: common questions

How do you pronounce Trincadeira?
Trincadeira is pronounced treen-kah-DAY-rah.
Where does Trincadeira come from?
Trincadeira grows in Alentejo, Portugal.
What does Trincadeira taste like?
Expect dark raspberry, black pepper, dried herbs. Closest familiar reference: savory, peppery Syrah.
Read the deep diveTrincadeira: The Peppery Alentejo Red That Fights Its Own Vine

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