The red grape variety originates from the border region Italy (Gorizia)-Slovenia (Goricia). Originally, the red wine made from it was called so (scoppiettare = crackle or crackle - possibly because of the peppery taste). Synonyms are Pocalza, Poçalza, Pokalca, Pokalza, Ribolla Nera, Schiopetino, Schiopettino and Scoppiettino. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2011, it is not a colour mutation of the Ribolla Gialla variety. However, the parentage (parentage) of the variety is unknown. The medium to late ripening vine is susceptible to small berry and downy mildew. It yields dark-colored, tannic pepper, Veilchen und wilden Früchten.
Nach einer Legende wurde die Sorte unter Namen Ribolla Nera angeblich bereits im Jahre 1282 anlässlich einer Hochzeitsfeier am Schloss Albana erwähnt. Im Zusammenhang mit der , violet and wild fruit.
According to legend, the variety was mentioned under the name Ribolla Nera allegedly as early as 1282 on the occasion of a wedding celebration at Albana Castle. In connection with theReblaus at the Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts ging der Bestand extrem zurück. Die nahezu ausgestorbene Sorte wurde in der Gemeinde Prepotto im Friaul ( end of the 19th century, the stock decreased extremely. The almost extinct variety wasreactivated in the municipality Prepotto in Friuli ( Friuli Venezia Gi ulia ) by the mayor Paolo Rapuzzi in the 1970ies. From 1987 on, it was allowed in the DOC red wines of Colli Orientali del Friuli and Friuli Isonzo and occupies 86 hectares. Across the nearby border in Slovenia,there are only small stocks under the name Pokalca. In small quantities, the variety is alsogrown in California (Sonoma County) and in Australia (0.1 ha). In 2016, a total of 87 hectares of vines were reported (statistics Kym AndersonAnderson Kym).
Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Images: M.I.P.A.F - National Vine Certification Service
