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.

What wine is Trincadeira similar to?

If you usually drink Syrah, Trincadeira is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Croatina, Vespolina & Uva Rara, Kallmet, Shesh & Vlosh, Mencía.

Trincadeira — Underdog Grape Guide

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

If you like

Syrah

Wines like Trincadeira

Croatina, Vespolina & Uva Rara Kallmet, Shesh & Vlosh Mencía Parraleta, Moristel & Alcañón

Trincadeira: common questions

What wine is Trincadeira similar to?: If you usually drink Syrah, Trincadeira is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Croatina, Vespolina & Uva Rara, Kallmet, Shesh & Vlosh, Mencía.

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

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