Tinta Amarela, or more commonly known as Trinkadeira, is a red wine variety most commonly used to make Port. A characteristic feature is the dark color of the juice obtained from it. In recent years, the use of Tinta Amarela has increased dramatically. The vine is susceptible to decay and is better able to cope with dry and hot climates.

In Portugal, it is one of the most planted varieties, and specifically in the Alentejo region, it is the oldest and most widespread. It is there that bears the name Trinkadeira. The wines obtained from the variety are rich, rich and full bodied. The flavors that stand out most often are blueberries, herbs and flowers.

While still in the vineyard, Tinta Amarella is considered to be a very difficult variety to maintain. Grapes are highly susceptible to rot, which is of great importance on the Atlantic coast of Portugal. Rot occurs with the onset of autumn due to the cold and humid ocean winds. But even with better climates and a quiet growing season, the vineyards of Tinta Amarela are no less challenging for growers, especially when it comes to harvesting. The fruit is in optimal maturity for a very short time, which makes the harvest time very short. If picked too early, the crop is fragile and without enough aromas. If picked later, the result is a ripened fruit with too much sweetness. Take it too early and the crop is weak and not flavored. Take too late and the result is overripe harvests and fruits without any acidity. These are the prerequisites that make growers choose to use easier to grow varieties and have made Tinta Amarela one of the less planted varieties.

Despite the fact that the vineyard can cause great problems if this period is successfully passed, Tinta Amarella shows excellent results. Grown under the right conditions, it provides a very good harvest of dark, rich in color and flavors. Young wines of the variety are characterized by herbaceous aromas, which are often complemented by dark notes similar to black tea. The more aged the blackberry tastes, the more mature. The tannins are well developed.