[1] For this reason, the name has been changed to Sezão and formally registered this way in Portugal's Coleção Ampelográfica Nacional (National Ampelographic Collection).

[2] While originating in the Minho region, it is used primarily in Australia, California and South Africa.

In Portugal, it is also an authorized planting in the Douro, and Dão-Lafões area (Vinho do Dão).

The grape is known for the deep color it produces in a wine as well as its rustic and raisiny taste.

In South Africa, it is regarded as one of the better fortified-wine varieties for its high sugar levels and deep color.