The red grape variety originates from Portugal. Synonyms grouped alphabetically by country are Mourisco Preto (Australia); Lagrima Noir (France); Marufa, Mourisco, Mourisco du Douro, Mourisco Preto, Mourisco Tinto, Olho de Rei, Tinta do Caramelo, Tinta Grossa, Trujidera (Portugal); Barrete de Padre, Brujidera, Brujidero, Brujigero, Crujidera, Crujideiro, Crujidero di Spagna, Moravia Dulce, Morisco Tinto, Rucial, Uva de Rei, Uva Rei, Vigorosa (Spain). Despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological similarities, it should not be confused with the varieties Carrega...
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