Grape characteristic by its colored flesh, and not white like other varieties of red grapes. Also referred to as Alicante Bouchet.
Agronomic characteristics:
Variety of upright bearing and medium vigour. Early budding and medium ripening. It offers low but regular in dry climates, and higher with abundant rainfall productions.
Oenological characteristics:
Coupages is used to give color to wines, since the wines obtained from it are colored, medium graduation and moderate acidity.