Grape Variety: Tinta Madeira

Variety Name	Tinta Madeira
TTB Approved Name(s)	Tinta Madeira
All Synonyms	Negra Mole, Tinta de Madeira, Tinta Mole, Tinta Negra Mole
Countries of Origin	Portugal
Species	Vitis vinifera
References	Show 4 references Hide references Christensen, L et al. 2003. Wine Grape Varieties in California. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Publication 3419. 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. 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	Wine

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	Tinta Madeira [01]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Vineyard in Lodi, California
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services around 1959 from a vineyard in Lodi, California. The material underwent heat treatment for 64 days at FPS and was planted in the foundation vineyard in 1965 as Tinta Madeira 01. Tinta Madeira 01 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2011 to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard. The treated material successfully completed testing in 2013 and will be planted at Russell Ranch as Tinta Madeira 01.1.