The red grape variety originates from Portugal. Synonyms are Baroccas, Barocca, Barroco, Boca de Mina, Tinta Barocca, Tinta das Baroccas, Tinta Gorda, Tinta Grossa and Tinta Vigaria. Despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological similarities, it should not be confused with the varieties Carrega Tinto, Grossa and Marufo (all with synonym Tinta Grossa) or Touriga Franca. According to DNA analyses last carried...
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Markus J. Eser
Weinakademiker und Herausgeber „Der Weinkalender“