The white grape variety comes from Portugal. Synonyms are Esganosa de Ponte de Lima, Esganoso, Esganoso de Lima and Esganoso de Ponte. Nothing is known about the parentage (parenthood) or a possible relationship to the variety Sercial (with Esganoso synonyms). The high-yielding vine produces white wines that tend to oxidise quickly. It is cultivated in the Douro and Vinho Verde areas. However, no stocks were reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson).
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