The white grape variety originates from Spain. There are about 180 synonyms, indicating great age and wide distribution. Some grouped alphabetically by country are Riesentraube (Germany); Ascot Royal, White Malaga (England); Grumiere Blanco, Lardot, Malvoisie de la Chartreuse, Panse de Provence, Passerille Blanche, Raisin de Notre Dame, Teneron de Cadenet, Teneron de Vaucluse, Teneron du Vaucluse, Teneron Olivette de Cadenet (France); Apesorgia Bianca, Regina della Malvasia, Regina di Pontecorvo, Uva degli Angeli, Verdello (Italy); Teneron (Morocco); Boal de Praça, Mantúa, Mantúo (Portugal); Abeaci Blanca, Ain el Kelb, Ain Kelb, Beba de Huelva, Beba de Jaen, Beba de Jerez, Beba de los Santos, Beba de los Santos de Maimona,...
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