Alicante Bouschet vs Tinta Barroca

Alicante Bouschet is more tannic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Alicante Bouschet

Red · Spain

inky, red-fleshed, plummy, rustic

Tinta Barroca

Red · Portugal

soft, sweet-fruited, a Port blender

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Full; High
Tannin: Medium; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Alentejo, California
Regions: none listed

Only Alicante Bouschet

Lamb

Both pair with

Barbecue and smoked meat
Stews and braises
Sausages

Only Tinta Barroca

Hard and aged cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Alicante Bouschet and Tinta Barroca pages.