Tinta Barroca

Tinta Barroca is one of the six most important red grape varieties ( in addition to the varieties Touriga Francesca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz ( Tempranillo = ), Tinta Amarela and Tinto Cão ) for the production of Port wine. The early maturing variety is suitable for dry areas, such as those found on the slopes of the Douro, and provides dark, intensely colored wines. In Portugal it is cultivated on about 7,200 acres. Recommended it is feasible beyond the port for the region of Trás -os- Montes. Admitted she is also on Madeira, in the Ribatejo and Oeste region of. Tinta Barroca is a variety of the noble vine (Vitis vinifera ). It has hermaphrodite flowers and is thus self- fruiting. When the wine-growing economic disadvantage is avoided, no return delivered to have male plants grow.

A DNA analysis showed a close relationship to the Portuguese grape Touriga Nacional.

In South Africa it is also prevalent with 491 hectares under surface where it is used for port- wine-like wines.

See also the article viticulture in Portugal, viticulture in South Africa and the list of grape varieties.

Synonyms: Boca de Mina, Tinta the Baroccas, Tinta Grossa, Tinta Gorda, Tinta Vigaria