Alfrocheiro
Also known as Tinta Bastardinha
A Portuguese black grape valued for colour, berry fruit and useful acidity, including in warmer conditions.
Aromatic palette
blackberry · strawberry
Read the structure.
What could you confuse it with?
Tinta Bastardinha does not make it Bastardo/Trousseau; keep the identities separate.
Origins & family
Regional roots
Dão in Portugal, also used in blends farther south.
In the vineyard
Vigorous; canopy control and protection from powdery mildew and rot matter.
Regional expressions
Dão
An important red blending reference, also bottled alone.
Use the individual wine’s acidity, body and sweetness to refine the grape reference.
At the tableServe cool rather than warm; assess tannin, maturity and sediment.
Explore DãoCellar & service
Winemaking & development
Blends can combine its fruit and acidity with the structure of other grapes.
Service & ageing
Serve cool rather than warm; assess tannin, maturity and sediment.
Pairing logic
Match tannin and body to savoury meat, mushroom or legume dishes.