Trincadeira
Portuguese grape (also called Tinta Amarela) used in Alentejo and Douro. High alcohol and low acidity. Ripe fruit and spice. Important blending component.
Characteristics: Full body, high alcohol, low acidity, ripe fruit, spice
Perfect Pairings for Trincadeira
Discover dishes that beautifully complement Trincadeira wines
Portuguese bean stew
Portuguese bean stew (often called Feijoada) is a hearty, rustic dish featuring beans, various meats (often pork, chorizo, and sometimes beef), and aromatic vegetables cooked slowly to develop deep, savory flavors. The dish's earthy bean base and savory meat components create a rich umami foundation that pairs beautifully with Portuguese wines that offer good acidity to cut through the richness, while medium-bodied beers with malt-forward profiles complement the stew's hearty nature.
Portuguese sausages
Portuguese sausages like chouriço and linguiça feature smoky, garlicky flavors with paprika and often a hint of heat, demanding beverages that can stand up to these robust characteristics. The fruit-forward yet structured red wines complement the smoky pork flavors, while the malty sweetness and moderate carbonation of the recommended beer styles help cut through the fat while enhancing the savory elements.
Trincadeira Wines
Lolita Red Blend (Bottle)
Four of Portugal's most classic native grapes, one bottle, zero complications. Lolita is bright, fruit-driven, and smooth enough to drink any night of the week. Juicy and slightly peppery.
Lolita Red Blend (Case)
Four of Portugal's most classic native grapes, one bottle, zero complications. Lolita is bright, fruit-driven, and smooth enough to drink any night of the week. Juicy and slightly peppery.
Lolita Red Blend (Full)
Four of Portugal's most classic native grapes, one bottle, zero complications. Lolita is bright, fruit-driven, and smooth enough to drink any night of the week. Juicy and slightly peppery.
Lolita Red Blend (Half)
Four of Portugal's most classic native grapes, one bottle, zero complications. Lolita is bright, fruit-driven, and smooth enough to drink any night of the week. Juicy and slightly peppery.
Margem Esquerda Piteira Premium
Margem Esquerda (meaning 'Left Bank') crafts this premium expression from Portugal's Alentejo region – an area increasingly recognized for producing some of the country's most exciting reds. Piteira Premium showcases the impressive potential of traditional Portuguese varieties when given the premium treatment. This bottle represents the perfect balance between Portugal's winemaking heritage and modern precision. The blend of indigenous varieties delivers a unique flavor profile you simply won't find elsewhere – distinctly Portuguese and proudly so. The 'Premium' designation is well-earned, with careful selection of the best fruit and thoughtful aging resulting in a wine of remarkable depth and character. It's the kind of bottle that makes you wonder why you haven't been drinking more Portuguese wine all along. Perfect for when you want something special that won't be in every other wine collector's cellar.
Quinta da Plansel Vinho Regional Alentejano Capela St. Margarida (Case)
Quinta da Plansel Capela St. Margarida is a premium red wine from the Alentejo region of Portugal, crafted from traditional Portuguese grape varieties. This wine represents the estate's dedication to expressing the terroir of the Alentejo plains through indigenous varietals and careful winemaking.
Quinta da Plansel Vinho Regional Alentejano Capela St. Margarida (Full)
Quinta da Plansel Capela St. Margarida is a premium red wine from the Alentejo region of Portugal. This full-bodied wine represents the estate's commitment to expressing the terroir of this warm, inland region through traditional Portuguese varietals. The wine showcases the rich, concentrated character typical of Alentejo reds with excellent aging potential.
Sao Miguel - SUL Red (Bottle)
The cork label isn't just cute – it's a statement of place. The Alentejo produces most of the world's cork, and this wine is a love letter to that land. A generous blend of Portugal's best native grapes with just enough Cabernet for structure.
Sao Miguel - SUL Red (Case)
The cork label isn't just cute – it's a statement of place. The Alentejo produces most of the world's cork, and this wine is a love letter to that land. A generous blend of Portugal's best native grapes with just enough Cabernet for structure.
Sao Miguel - SUL Red (Full)
The cork label isn't just cute – it's a statement of place. The Alentejo produces most of the world's cork, and this wine is a love letter to that land. A generous blend of Portugal's best native grapes with just enough Cabernet for structure.
Sao Miguel - SUL Red (Half)
The cork label isn't just cute – it's a statement of place. The Alentejo produces most of the world's cork, and this wine is a love letter to that land. A generous blend of Portugal's best native grapes with just enough Cabernet for structure.
