An indigenous grape only found in Portugal. Used mainly as a blending grape for white Port in the Douro Region and as a base for the Espumante, a sparkling wine produced in Northern part of Portugal.
Colour: Light
Frequency: Rare
Synonym(s): Thought to be the Veldelho, but there is no real proof to support this claim.
Origin: Portugal (Douro)
Maturity:
Sensitivity to diseases: unknown
Area(s) Cultivated: Portugal (Tras-os-Montes, Douro, Tavora Varosa)
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Our Reference(s):
- Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Mirabilis Grande Reserva 2011
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