The red grape variety originates from Portugal. There are over 40 synonyms, which indicates its great age. The most important are Black Alicante, Black Portugal, Castelão de Cova da Beira, Castellao, Castico, Crato Preto, Crato Tinto, Espadeiro Tinto, Folha de Abobora, Mortágua, Mortágua Preto, Malvasia Rey, Moreto Mortagua, Mourisco Branco, Mourteiro, Murteira, Negreda, Padeiro Bravo, Preto Martinho, Preto Rifete, Rabo de Ovelha Tinto, Rifete, Rosete Espalhado, Tinta Amarela (2. Main name), Tinta Amarelha, Tinta Carvallera, Tinta Manuola, Torneiro and Trincadeira.

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