The Piquepoul variety group originates from France, namely from the Département Vaucluse in Provence. Synonyms are Avello, Avillo, Fehér Piquepoul, Languedocien, Picapoll, Picabolla, Picapulla, Picboul, Picpoul de Pinet and Piquepoul de Pinet. It is a very old vine, because already in 1384 a variety Picapoll Nigri = Piquepoul noir mentioned. Of these, the two varieties Piquepoul Blanc and Gris piquepoul was created. Although it appears to have synonyms or...
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