Tinto Cão

About this grape variety

One of the five "recommended" classical Douro varieties for Port, Tinto Cão is low-yielding, small-berried, and produces wines of remarkable elegance, structure and ageing potential. Its tiny clusters concentrate intense flavour and firm tannin, making it precious for blending in vintage-style Ports. Plantings remain scarce because of its low yields, but quality-focused producers in Douro and Dão have championed Tinto Cão for the depth and longevity it brings to top wines.

Frequently asked questions

How many Tinto Cão wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Tinto Cão across Portuguese online retailers — 1144 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Tinto Cão wines?

Tinto Cão wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Douro, Dão, Bairrada, Beira Interior, Alentejo.

What is Tinto Cão?

One of the five "recommended" classical Douro varieties for Port, Tinto Cão is low-yielding, small-berried, and produces wines of remarkable elegance, structure and ageing potential. Its tiny clusters concentrate intense flavour and firm tannin, making it precious for blending in vintage-style Ports. Plantings remain…