Grape Variety: Rufete

Variety Name	Rufete
Common Synonyms	Tinta Pinheira
All Synonyms	Penamacor, Pennamaior, Pinot Aigret, Preto Rifete, Rifete, Riffete, Rofete, Rosete, Rosette, Rufeta, Rupeti Berra, Tinta Carvalha, Tinta Pinheira
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. 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. Jorge Böhm, Autor-coordenador. 2007. Portugal Vitícola O GRANDE LIVRO DAS CASTAS. Chaves Ferreira Publicações, S.A. Lisboa, Portugal. Martín et al. 2006. Determination of relationships among autochthonous grapevine varieties (Vitis vinifera L.) in the Northwest of the Iberian Peninsula by using microsatellite markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 53: 1255-1261.
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Wine
Comments	This early-ripening port variety is grown primarily in northern Portugal and western Spain.

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