The red grape variety originates from Spain. Synonyms are Gorda, Tinta Gorda (Portugal); Cojón de Gato, Malvasía Negra, Mencía Gorda, Mouratón (second main name), Negreda Preta, Negrera, Négron de Aldán, Nepada, Tinta Negreda, Villarino (Spain). According to DNA analyses carried out in 2020, it is a presumably natural cross between Cayetana Blanca x Alfrocheiro. However, this is...
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