The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Brugnola, Lambrusa, Lambrusco del Pellegrino, Lambrusco del Pellegrino, Lambrusco Fiorano, Lambruscone, Lambruscone a Raspo Rosso, Lambrusco Oliva Grosso and Prugnola. It is named after the municipality of Fiorano in the province of Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region. According to DNA analyses, it comes from a presumably natural cross between Coccalona Nera x unknown partner. The high-yielding vine yields wines rich in sur. However, no stocks were reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson statistics).
Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
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