Rufete (grape)

Rufete is an indigenous red grape from Portugal. Traditional production zones are the Douro Valley, but also areas in the Beira region (especially in Castelo Rodrigo, Cova da Beira and Pinhel ). In 2004, the area under vines in Portugal was about 5,500 acres. In Spain, only 690 hectares were registered primarily in the region of Castilla- Leon.

The early maturing variety produces more light and fruity red wines, which tend to oxidize. It belongs to the authorized varieties for the expansion of port wine.

Synonyms: Penamacor, Pennamaior, Preto Rifete, Rifete or Riffete, Rosette, Tinta Carvalha, Tinta Pinheira,

See also the article viticulture and winemaking in Portugal in Spain and the list of grape varieties.