 In Spain, Grand Noir de la Calmette is a permitted variety in the "Denominación de Origen" (DO) wines of Ribeira Sacra and Valdeorras.Here the grape seems to handle the humid climate of Galicia and is often used to add color to the wines.In Portugal, Grand Noir de la Calmette is found mostly in the Portalegre wine region of Alentejo where it is blended with Alicante Bouschet, Tempranillo and Trincadeira.