The white grape variety originates from Spain. Synonyms are Aidén, Blanc du Zerhoun, Blancón, Burra Blanca, Colgadera, El Biod, El Biodh, El Karim, Forcallada, Forcallat, Forcallat Blanca, Forcallat Blanco, Forcellat Bianca, Laeren de Rey, Manchega, Mantuo Laeren, Valdepeñera Blanca, Valdepeñas and Zerhouni. The exact origin is the Cuenca area in the Castilla-La Mancha region, where it is known as Manchega. It should not be confused with the Forcallat Blanca or Lairén varieties due to apparent synonyms or morphological similarities. The close relationship between Airén, Clairette and...
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