Mourisco Tinto
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Marufo or Mourisco Tinto is a red Portuguese wine
grape that is planted primarily in the Douro DOC. It is a recommended grape in Port wine
production.
Marujo, Morisco Tinto, Moroco, Mourico, Mourisca, Mourisco, Mourisco Du Douro, Mourisco Preto, Mourisco Tinto, Tinta Amarela Grossa, Tinta Do Caramelo, and Tinta Grossa.
Portuguese wine
Portuguese wine is the result of traditions introduced to the region by ancient civilizations, such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, and mostly the Romans. Portugal started to export its wines to Rome during the Roman Empire. Modern exports developed with trade to England after the...
grape that is planted primarily in the Douro DOC. It is a recommended grape in Port wine
Port wine
Port wine is a Portuguese fortified wine produced exclusively in the Douro Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal. It is typically a sweet, red wine, often served as a dessert wine, and comes in dry, semi-dry, and white varieties...
production.
Synonyms
Marufo is also known under the synonyms Abrunhal, Barrete De Padre, Brujidera, Crujidera, Lagrima Noir, Malvasia, Marouco, Marufa,Marujo, Morisco Tinto, Moroco, Mourico, Mourisca, Mourisco, Mourisco Du Douro, Mourisco Preto, Mourisco Tinto, Tinta Amarela Grossa, Tinta Do Caramelo, and Tinta Grossa.