Tinta Da Barca

About this grape variety

Casta tinta portuguesa pouco conhecida do interior das Beiras e do nordeste, a Tinta da Barca produz tintos perfumados e de corpo médio, com notas de fruta vermelha e ervas. As plantações são escassas; a casta sobrevive sobretudo em lotes antigos de vinha e em raros monovarietais de produtores empenhados na biodiversidade das castas autóctones.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Tinta da Barca wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Tinta da Barca across Portuguese online retailers — 37 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Tinta da Barca wines?

Tinta da Barca wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Douro.

What is Tinta da Barca?

An obscure Portuguese red grape from the Beira interior and northeast, Tinta da Barca produces fragrant, medium-bodied reds with red-fruit and herbal notes. Plantings are scarce; the variety is preserved mostly in old field blends and rare single-variety bottlings by producers committed to native grape biodiversity.