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ActiveVitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
TIMOTHY SHEEHAN
10 August 2026
CACHON is a vernacular name (synonym) for the wine grape variety Azal Tinto, also known by the name Amaral. This variety of Portuguese origin is used in winemaking to create red wines, particularly in the Minho region for the production of Vinho Verde.
Azal Tinto grapes have black skin. Specific agronomic characteristics for CACHON as a separate variety are not distinguished in the literature.
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ 10900044
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