Synonym for the grape variety Manseng Noir; see there.
The red grape variety originates from France. Synonyms grouped alphabetically by country are Courbu Rouge, Gascon, Mansenc Noir, Manseng Rouge, Noir du Pays (France); Espadão, Espadeiro Mole, Espadeiro Molle, Padeiro de Basto, Padeiro Tinto, Verdelho da Sombra, Vinhão Mole (Portugal); Caíño do Freixo, Espadal, Ferrol, Ferrón, Tinta dos Pobres (Spain). Despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological...
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