Tinto Cão

Tinto Cão — ('red dog') is one of the five principal Port grape varieties in the Douro, producing wines with high acidity, firm tannins, and dark berry.

Regions Where Grown

Porto 228 wines Douro 108 wines Duriense 10 wines Trás-os-Montes 3 wines Swartland 3 wines Alentejano 3 wines Walla Walla Valley 2 wines California 2 wines Dão 2 wines Paso Robles 2 wines Napa Valley 2 wines Galilee 2 wines

Countries

Portugal 363 wines United States 11 wines Australia 4 wines South Africa 3 wines Israel 2 wines

Top Wines

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About Tinto Cão

Tinto Cão ('red dog') is one of the five principal Port grape varieties in the Douro, producing wines with high acidity, firm tannins, and dark berry flavors with aging potential. It is considered one of the finest Douro varieties but is rarely planted due to low yields.

At a Glance

Color: Red
Wines: 1