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Moreto is a red Portuguese wine
Portuguese wine
Portuguese wine is the result of traditions introduced to the region by ancient civilizations, such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, and mostly the Romans. Portugal started to export its wines to Rome during the Roman Empire. Modern exports developed with trade to England after the...

 grape variety that is planted primarily in the Alentejo. As a varietal
Varietal
"Varietal" describes wines made primarily from a single named grape variety, and which typically displays the name of that variety on the wine label. Examples of grape varieties commonly used in varietal wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot...

, the grape makes neutral wines.

Synonyms

Moreto is also known under the synonyms Arruya, Castellao, Moreto d'Alenteijo, Moreto d'Alentejo, Moreto do Dão, Morito, Mureto do Alentejo, Tinta de Alter.

Other grape varieties

Moreto is also used as a synonym for the grape varieties Lambrusca di Alessandria, Camarate Tinto, Baga
Baga (grape)
Baga is a red Portuguese wine grape variety planted primarily in the Bairrada DOC. As a varietal, Baga produces tannic wines with high acidity.-Synonyms:...

 and Mureto
Mureto
-Synonyms:Mureto is also known under the synonyms Malvasia Preta, Moreto, Mureto du Dão, Muretto, and Sillas.-Other grape varieties:Mureto is also used as a synonym for the grape variety Camarate Tinto. Mureto do Alentejo is a synonym for Moreto....

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