Alfrocheiro
Aroma
Floral
Density
High
Region
Alentejo
Absent from ancient records, Alfrocheiro was thought to be a recent variety in Portugal.
Today, science shows that it is one of the oldest, the progenitor of varieties such as Castelão and Moreto.
It is a fertile variety, producing musts of rich colour with a good balance between sugar and acidity. The tannins are generally medium, producing aromatic wines with blackberry and sour cherry notes.
Alfrocheiro is a grape variety widely planted in the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions as well as in the Dão.
