Donzellinho do Castello

Donzellinho do Castello is a red wine variety . It is an old, indigenous variety from northern Portugal . It was described in the Douro valley as early as the 15th century . Today smaller plantings are also known in South Africa . The early maturing variety avoids excessive heat. It results in light red wines with a sweet fragrance and delicate taste. In the Portuguese region of Trás-os-Montes , it is popular despite its low yields and is also used in port wine .

Synonyms

The Donzellinho do Castello grape variety is also available under the names Donzelhino do Castello, Donzelinho, Donzelinho do Castelo, Donzelinho de Portugal, Donzelinho Tinto, Donzellinha, Donzellinho, Donzellinho Macho, Donzellino de Castille, Donzellino do Castello, Donzelynho, Donzenillo de Castilla, Menna diy vacca Souzao and Tinta do Minho.

See also

• List of grape varieties
• Viticulture in Portugal
• Viticulture in South Africa

Web links

• Donzellinho do Castello in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Vine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)

literature

• Pierre Galet : Dictionnaire encyclopédique des cépages . 1st edition. Hachette Livre, 2000, ISBN 2-01-236331-8 .