Tinta Grossa

About this grape variety

Tinta tradicional do Alentejo e de algumas zonas de Espanha (onde é conhecida como Tinta Grossa ou Tinta Gorda), esta casta contribui com cor profunda e sabores de fruta preta madura para os lotes. As plantações são limitadas e raramente surge em monovarietal, mas dá corpo a alguns lotes alentejanos da velha guarda.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Tinta Grossa wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Tinta Grossa across Portuguese online retailers — 80 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Tinta Grossa wines?

Tinta Grossa wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Alentejo, Tejo, Lisboa, Douro, Beira Interior.

What is Tinta Grossa?

A traditional red of the Alentejo and parts of Spain (where it is known as Tinta Grossa or Tinta Gorda), this grape contributes deep colour and ripe black-fruit flavours to blends. Plantings are limited and it rarely appears solo, but it adds backbone to some old-school Alentejo lotes.