tinta

Meaning

1. (archaic, countable, uncountable) A kind of wine of a deep red color, chiefly from Galicia or Malaga in Spain.
2. (countable, uncountable) Tinta roriz; tempranillo.
3. (countable, uncountable) Tinta barroca; a grape variety used in the production of Portuguese port wine.
4. (countable, uncountable) Tinta Francesa; cabernet franc.
5. (countable, uncountable) Tinta miúda; a lesser-known grape variety that is used in blends of some Portuguese wines.

Synonyms

ringworm

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish tinta. Doublet of tint.