Grape Variety: Tinto Cão

Variety Name	Tinto Cão
TTB Approved Name(s)	Tinto cão
All Synonyms	D. Pedro, Farnento, Teinta Cam, Tinto Matias, Tinta Cao
Countries of Origin	Portugal
Species	Vitis vinifera
References	Show 4 references Hide references Robinson, J. 2006. The Oxford Companion to Wine. Third edition. Oxford University Press. USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. Germplasm Resources Information Network – (GRIN). [Online Database] National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. Link Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC). Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ). Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (IRZ). August, 2007. Link The former National Grape Registry (NGR) was initially compiled and annotated using the earlier version of the Vitis database. The VIVC underwent a significant update beginning in 2007. Corresponding updates to this Registry will be made as necessary. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Code of Federal Regulations Title 27 Part 4.91 List of approved prime names. Link
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Table,Wine

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Tinto Cão Selections

Information about: Clonal Families, Selection Numbers and Registration Status

	Tinto Cão [01A]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Vineyard of the Department of Viticulture & Enology, University of California, Davis
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services around 1960 from the vineyard of the Department of Viticulture & Enology, University of California, Davis (location I(eye)76 v 21). The vines from which this selection originated were planted in the Department collection sometime prior to 1950. The original material underwent testing at Foundation Plant Services and was planted in the old foundation vineyard in 1962. Tinto Cão 01A underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2011 to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard. The treated material successfully completed testing at FPS in 2013 and will be planted at Russell Ranch as Tinto Cão FPS 01A.1.
	Tinto Cão [03]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Jackson, California
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services around 1965 from the former UC Foothill Experiment Station in Jackson, California. It was located at E2 v9 in that vineyard. Tinto Cão FPS 04 and 05 originated from different vines in the Foothill Experiment Station vineyard. The full story about the Foothill Experiment Station can be accessed in the 2006 FPS Grape Program Newsletter (http://fps.ucdavis.edu).
	Tinto Cão [04]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Jackson, California
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services around 1965 from the former UC Foothill Experiment Station in Jackson, California. It was designated 'B block, clone 2' in that vineyard. Tinto Cão FPS 03 and 05 originated from different vines in the Foothill Experiment Station vineyard. The full story about the Foothill Experiment Station can be accessed in the 2006 FPS Grape Program Newsletter (http://fps.ucdavis.edu).
	Tinto Cão [05]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Jackson, California
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services around 1965 from the former UC Foothill Experiment Station in Jackson, California. It was located at F13, v6 in that vineyard. Tinto Cão FPS 03 and 04 originated from different vines in the Foothill Experiment Station vineyard. The full story about the Foothill Experiment Station can be accessed in the 2006 FPS Grape Program Newsletter (http://fps.ucdavis.edu).
	Tinto Cão [07]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Portugal
Comments	This selection was imported in 1981 by Dr. Harold Olmo (Professor, UC Davis) from the Cockburn Company, Tua (Douro) Oporto, in Portugal. The FPS selection number suggesting a 1984 importation date is incorrect.