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Winography

Rufete

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Dry · Red

An old Iberian variety found in both Spain and Portugal (as Rufete or Tinta Pinheira). Produces light, fragrant, high-acid reds from mountain vineyards.

Globalplantings
3,178
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
Portugal
82% of global total
Countriesgrown
2
across 1 continent
BodyLight–Medium
LightFull
AcidityHigh
LowHigh
TanninLow–Medium
LowHigh
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