Tinta Barroca vs Touriga Nacional

Touriga Nacional is more tannic and fuller.

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

Tinta Barroca

Red · Portugal

soft, sweet-fruited, a Port blender

Touriga Nacional

Red · Portugal

violet, dark fruit, powerful

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Very full; Medium
Tannin: Very high; Medium
Acidity: High; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: Douro, Dão

Only Tinta Barroca

Sausages
Barbecue and smoked meat

Both pair with

Stews and braises
Hard and aged cheese

Only Touriga Nacional

Steak
Lamb

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 Tinta Barroca and Touriga Nacional pages.