Alfrocheiro Preto

Alfrocheiro Preto
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skin Noir
Species Vitis vinifera
Also called see list of synonyms
Origin Portugal

Alfrocheiro Preto is a red Portuguese wine grape variety[1] planted primarily in the Dão DOC and Alentejano VR. The grape is known for the deep coloring it can add to wine blends.[2]

Synonyms

Alfrocheiro Preto is also known under the synonyms Albarin Negro, Alfrocheiro, Alfurcheiro, Tinta Bastardinha, and Tinta Francisca de Viseu.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Alfrocheiro Preto". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. http://www.vivc.de/datasheet/dataResult.php?data=277. Retrieved 2010-01-29. 
  2. ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 130 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0