The red grape variety (also Tintilia) probably originates from Spain. It should not be confused with the Mazuelo variety (with the synonym Tintilia), the Tintilia cultivated in Campania and Sardinia or the Spanish Tintilia de Rota, despite the fact that they seem to be synonyms or morphological similarities. The vine, which ripens medium to late, is susceptible to various fungal diseases such...
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