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Garnacha Tintorera

• Geographical distribution

It covers a great extension of winegrowing of Spain, but mainly in Castilla La-Mancha, in the DOs of Almansa and Manchuela, in Galicia and in the Comunidad Valenciana, where Garnacha is cultivated most DOs.



• Agronomic features

Garnacha Tintorera winegrapes are very sensitive to fungal infections from the downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola), excorise (Phomopsis vitícola ) and are also sensitive to wood diseases. It is a drought-tolerant variety, but its production improves with water availability given its high-water requirements. It is very susceptible to both wind and spring frosts.



• Phenology
• Date of budbreak: early
• Date of maturity: medium-early



• Oenological features

This grape generates very intense wines that have traditionally been used in mixture with other varieties to enrich wine coloring. The wine color is a red intense with moderate alcohol content and adequate acidity. It has red berry aromas.



• Synonyms

Alicante (C, LU), Alicante H. Bouschet (FR), Colorina (TO), Garnacha (M, CU, SO, AB), Garnacha Tintorera (TO, V, AB), Moratón (LE), Negral (M), Tintorera (AB, A), Tintorera de Liria (V), Tintorera de Longares (Z)