The red grape variety originates from Spain. Synonyms are Bonicaire, Carlina, Embolicaire, Negra Blana, Parrel, Parrel-Verdal, Perrel de Monte, Perrel de Regadio, Tempranillo del Baron, Trepan, Trepat Negre and Traput. It should not be confused with the Parraleta (Parrel) variety, despite seemingly suggestive synonyms. According to DNA analyses...
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