Alfrocheiro
| Alfrocheiro | |
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| Synonyms | Tinta Bastardinha - for more see the Synonyms section |
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| Art | Grape vine ( Vitis vinifera subsp. Vinifera ) |
| Berry color | black blue |
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| origin | Portugal |
| known since | 1791 |
| VIVC no. | 277 |
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Alfrocheiro , often also Alfrocheiro Preto, is an autochthonous red wine variety that is mainly found in the DOC Dão ( Portugal ) .
origin
Autochthonous red wine from Portugal. It was mentioned by Coelho Seabra in 1791. According to DNA analysis, it is genetically closely related to the varieties 'Carrasquín', 'Prieto Picudo' and 'Bastardo' ('Bastardo').
From the intersection of Cayetana Blanca x Alfrocheiro, the following siorts have arisen:
- Camarate - crossing with Cayetana Blanca
- Carrasquín - genetic relationship
- Casculho - crossing with Cayetana Blanca
- Castelão Francês - junction with Cayetana Blanca
- Cornifesto - crossing with Cayetana Blanca
- Carrega Tinto - Crossing with Hebén
- Jampal - crossing with Cayetana Blanca
- Juan García - Crossing with Cayetana Blanca
- Malvasia Fina - crossing with Hebén
- Malvasia Preta - crossing with Cayetana Blanca
- Moreto do Alentejo - Crossing with Cayetana Blanca
- Prieto Picudo - genetic relationship
- Trincadeira das Pratas - crossing with Hebén
- Trousseau Noir (Bastardo) - genetic relationship
distribution
In Dão , the Alfrocheiro Preto is the most important red wine variety . But also in other parts of the country, for example in the Alentejo , Bairrada and Ribatejo , it is often used as a cuvée partner in many wines because of its strong color and density . In 2010 the area under cultivation in Portugal was 1,180 ha. Under the synonym Baboso Negro, it is also cultivated in the Canary Islands (Spain).
Ampelographic varietal characteristics
- The leaves are medium to strong five-lobed. The blade is barely toothed.
- The grape is long and dense.
Maturity: early
properties
The variety sprouts late, is very productive and sensitive to gray mold rot and powdery mildew .
Wine
Single-variety wines are brightly colored, fruity fresh red wines or rosé wines with a bouquet of red fruits such as cherries and strawberries. On the palate, they are powerful, dense and with fine fruity and spicy accents. As a rule, the wines are intended for quick enjoyment.
Synonyms
Synonyms: 18: Albarin Franzen, Albarin Negrin, Albarin Negro, Albarin Tinto, Albarinon, Alfrocheiro Preto, Alfrucheiro, Alfurcheiro, Alphorcheira Preto, Baboso Negro, Bastardo Negro, Brunal, Caino Gordo, Negrona, Tinta Bast Tardinha, Tinta Francesa de Viseu Francisca de Viseu, Tinto Serodo.
See also
Web links
literature
- Pierre Galet : Dictionnaire encyclopédique des cépages . 1st edition. Hachette Livre, 2000, ISBN 2-01-236331-8 .
- Jancis Robinson : The Oxford Wine Lexicon . Hallwag, Gräfe and Unzer, Munich 2006, ISBN 978-3-8338-0691-9 .
- Wolfgang Hubert, David Black Forest: Portugal and its wines . 2nd Edition. Hallwag, Gräfe and Unzer Verlag, Munich, 2008, ISBN 978-3-8338-0641-4 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Jancis Robinson , Julia Harding, Josè Vouillamoz: Wine Grapes , 1st edition 2012, Penguin Books, London, ISBN 978-0-06-220636-7 .
- ↑ March 19, 2014 Alfrocheiro in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)