The white grape variety comes from France. Synonyms are Arbois Blanc (second main name), Blanc Verdet, Herbois, Menu, Menu Pineau de Vouvray, Menu Pinot, Orboe, Orbois, Orboue, Petit Pineau, Pinot Verdet and Verdet. It must not be confused with the varieties Chenin Blanc (Gros Pineau), Petit Meslier (Orbois) or Riesling, even though synonyms or morphological similarities may appear to indicate this. According...
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