[ROO-bee-red] Introduced in 1958, this hybrid was developed by the university of california, davis by crossing Alicante Ganzin and Tinta Cão. Alicante Ganzin is also a hybrid, whose parentage is traceable to alicante boushchet tinto cãois a good-quality port variety. Rubired is an easy-to-grow, prolific red grape that produces red juice instead of white. Grown primarily in California's central valley it's used to add color to port-style and jug wines.

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