Moreto

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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 variety1 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

References

  1. ^ a b "Moreto". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Retrieved 2010-01-30. 
  2. ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 144 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0