This is what good wine from the Tinta Grossa grape tastes like

Tinta Grossa was once an important dark-skinned grape in Portugal's Alentejo wine region. Today it has almost died out - only a handful of winemakers still make wine from it, and almost always in a blend with other varieties.

Tinta Grossa copes well with the heat in Alentejo - the grapes need a lot of sun to develop optimal ripeness. Tinta Grossa was known for its aging potential, producing red wines with power and plenty of structure. We only know it from the blends of XXVI Talhas, not coincidentally a project that specifically brings the old traditions of Alentejo back to life.