Synonym for the grape variety Borraçal; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Portugal. Synonyms are Azedo, Bogalhal, Bogalhal, Borraco, Espadeiro Redondo, Olho de Sapo, Tinta Femia (Portugal); Caíño Gordo, Caíño Tinto (Spain). It was already described in 1790 by Botelho de Lacerda Lobo (1753-1822). Despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or...
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