The red grape variety originates from the Iberian Peninsula. Synonyms grouped alphabetically by country are Pedral Noir (France); Alvarinho Tinto, Cainho, Cainho dos Milagres, Cainho Espanhol, Dozal, Padral, Pardal, Pégudo, Perna de Perdiz (Portugal); Cainho Espagnol, Castelão, Pedrol, Verdejo Colorado (Spain).
The parentage is unknown. It should not be confused with the varieties Baga, Castelão Francês or Rufete due to some of the same synonyms or morphological similarities. The Verdejo Colorado variety, which used to be considered independent, is identical. It is not a colour mutation of the white Verdejo variety.
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