Tinta Barroca is a Portuguese red wine grape that is grown primarily in the Douro region with some plantings in South Africa. It's a common blending grape in Port wine while in South Africa it is normally made into a varietal. It's a fairly unknown variety in South Africa, so it's not very common. It took some getting used to for me, because it's not a taste that fits the regular South African palate, but has since been a regular purchase of mine. It goes really well with meat dishes that have lots of flavours. Do not try it as a stand along wine with your favourite book, because you'll be disappointed. This wine needs a busy kitchen with lot of action around it, lots of colours and lots of flavours.
Panel's rating: 3,36 out of 5
Country: South Africa - SwartlandGrape: 100% Tinta Barroca
Price: 109 SEK
Colour: Purple.
Nose: Fruity, spicy, slightly burnt aroma with a hint of barrel, cherry, liquorice and grass.
Taste: Fruity, spicy, slightly burnt taste with hints of barrel, plums, cherries and liquorice.
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