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Moreto Grape (Vitis) Color of berry skin Noir Species Vitis vinifera Also called See list of synonyms Origin Portugal Moreto is a red Portuguese wine grape variety[1] that is planted primarily in the Alentejo. As a varietal, the grape makes neutral wines.[2]
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Synonyms
Moreto is also known under the synonyms Arruya, Castellao, Moreto d'Alenteijo, Moreto d'Alentejo, Moreto do Dão, Morito, Mureto do Alentejo, Tinta de Alter.[1]
Other grape varieties
Moreto is also used as a synonym for the grape varieties Lambrusca di Alessandria, Camarate Tinto, Baga and Mureto.
See also
- List of Portuguese grape varieties
References
- ^ a b "Moreto". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. http://www.uncorkedventures.com/WineClubs. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 144 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
Categories:- Red wine grape varieties
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