black grape variety
 

Synonyms

negra mole (Algarve, Portugal)
tinta negra (Madeira, Portugal)
 

Vine

mid budding
mid ripening
high yields
thick skin
 

Wine

deep colour
low acidity
low to medium tannins
medium to high alcohol
medium body
medium intensity
redcurrant, blackberry, toffee
 

Regions

Algarve, Portugal
Madeira, Portugal
Canary Islands, Spain
Lea Gatinois DipWSET