The white grape variety originates from Portugal. Synonyms are Arintho, Arintho du Dão, Arinto Cachudo, Arinto Cercial, Arinto d'Anadia, Arinto de Bucelas (2nd main name), Arinto Galego, Arintho, Asal Espanhol, Assario Branco, Azal Espanhol, Boal Cachudo, Chapeludo, Pedernã, Terrantez da Terceira, Terrantes da Terceira and Val de Arintho.
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According to one hypothesis, the vine was introduced to Portugal in the Middle Ages by German crusaders from the Rhine region. However, according to DNA analyses carried out in 1999, there is no relationship to Riesling, which has long been suspected in this regard. The variety was first mentioned in 1712 under the name Arinto by Vicêncio Alarte in his work "Agricultura das vinhas", which is considered to be the first treatise on the subject.
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