The white grape variety originates from the border region Italy/Switzerland. Synonyms are Grande Arvine, Arvine de Martigny and Große Arvine. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2007, it is a presumably natural cross between Rèze x unknown partner (see also under Arvine). The vine, which used to be widespread in the Swiss canton of Valais, is now almost extinct. No population was recorded in 2016 (Kym Anderson statistics).
Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
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