Grape Variety: Tinta Francisca

Variety Name	Tinta Francisca
Countries of Origin	Portugal
Species	Vitis vinifera
References	Show 2 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.
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Wine

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	Tinta Francisca [01]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Portugal, in 1984
Comments	This selection was imported for use as a port variety in 1984 by Dr. Harold Olmo (Professor, UC Davis) from the Regua Agricultural Station in the Douro region of Portugal.
	Tinta Francisca [02]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Portugal, in 1984
Comments	This selection was imported in 1984 by Dr. Harold Olmo (Professor, UC Davis) from the Regua Agricultural Station in the Douro region of Portugal.