The white grape variety originates from Portugal. Synonyms are Arinto Gordo, Boal Prior, Camarate, Folha de Figueira, Molinha, Molinho do Vau, Tamares, Tamarez Branco, Tamarez d'Azeitão, Tamarez Portalegre and Sante Estevao.
The variety was mentioned in 1712 by Vicencio Alarte in his work "Agricultura das Vinhas". The parentage is unknown. It should not be confused with the varieties Arinto, Dona Branca, Malvasia Fina, Síria or Trincadeira das Pratas (Boal Prior) due to some of the same synonyms or morphological similarities. It was a crossing partner of the two new varieties Dona Joaquina and Favorita.
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