Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo)
/TIN-tah ro-REEZH/Tinta Roriz is the Portuguese name for Tempranillo, a backbone of the Douro and Dão, bringing structure, spice and a generous red-fruit core whether destined for Port or increasingly serious dry reds.
🍇 Red grapefull bodydry
Grape profile
Character & style
| Trait | Character |
|---|---|
| Body | full |
| Acidity | medium |
| Tannins | high |
| Sweetness | dry |
| Alcohol tendency | medium |
| Origin | Portugal (same grape as Tempranillo) |
| Common flavours | cherry, red fruit, dried fig, earth, spice |
| Aromas | red cherry, plum, spice, leather, tobacco |
Pairing
Best food pairings
- Slow-cooked meats
- rice dishes
- grilled lamb
- aged cheese
Where it thrives
Key regions for Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo)
Portugal, Spain
Douro Valley
The Douro is the world's oldest demarcated wine region (1756) and the birthplace of Port, its stunning stepped…
Portugal
Dão
Dão's cooler granite highlands produce some of Portugal's most refined, age-worthy reds, with the floral Touri…
Portugal
Alentejo
Alentejo is Portugal's hot, sun-baked southern plain producing generous, plush, fruit-forward reds from the hi…
Portugal
Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most famous wine region, built on Tempranillo and a centuries-old love affair with oak. Its a…
Spain