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Mourisco tinto

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Color of berry skin
  
Noir

Origin
  
Portugal

Rank
  
Cultivar

Species
  
Vitis vinifera

Higher classification
  
Common Grape Vine

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Also called
  
Mourisco Tinto and other synonyms

Similar
  
Common Grape Vine, Tinta Francisca, Alvarelhão, Rabo de Ovelha, Rufete

Marufo or Mourisco tinto is a red Portuguese wine grape that is planted primarily in the Douro DOC. It is a recommended grape in Port wine production.

Synonyms

Marufo is also known under the synonyms Abrunhal, Barrete De Padre, Brujidera, Crujidera, Lagrima Noir, Malvasia, Marouco, Marufa, Marujo, Morisco tinto, Moroco [sic], Mourico, Mourisca, Mourisco, Mourisco Du Douro, Mourisco Preto, Mourisco tinto, Tinta Amarela Grossa, Tinta Do Caramelo, and Tinta Grossa.

References

Mourisco tinto Wikipedia