Grape Variety: Donzillinho

Variety Name	Donzillinho
Common Synonyms	Donzelinho, Donzelinho Tinto
All Synonyms	Donzelinho, Donzelinho de Castelo, Donzelinho Tinto, Donzellinho do Castello, Menna di Vacca, Souzao, Tinta do Minho
Countries of Origin	Portugal
Species	Vitis vinifera
References	Show 2 references Hide references 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.
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Wine
Comments	PI 162428; DVIT 2634

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	Donzillinho [02]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Oporto, Portugal
Comments	This selection was imported to Foundation Plant Services in 1981 by Dr. Harold Olmo (Department of Viticulture & Enology, University of California, Davis) from Cockburn Co., Tua (Douro) Oporto, in Portugal. The original plant material underwent heat treatment therapy for 62 days and then microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Donzillinho 02 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2005. Donzillinho 02 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol in 2012, after which it was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Donzillinho 02.1.