Synonym for the grape variety Refosco di Faedis; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Italy (Friuli) and belongs to the large Refosco name group. Synonyms are Malvoise, Mariabino, Refosco, Refosco di Ronchis, Refosco di Runcis, Refosco Grosso, Refosco Nostrano, Refoscone, Refiscono and Refosco Runcis. Despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological similarities, it must not be confused with the variety Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso...
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