Synonym for the grape variety Hondarribi Beltza; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Spain. The name derives from the town of Hondarribia in the north-east of the Spanish Basque Country (País Vasco), beltza = black. Synonyms are Chacolí, Courbu Noir Faux, Cruchen Nègre, Hondarrabi Beltza, Kurixketu Beltza, Negra, Ondarrabi Beltza, Ondarribi Beltza, Txakoli, Txakoli Noir, Verde Matza and Xerratu Beltza. It should not be confused with the Cabernet Franc or Courbu Noir varieties, despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or...
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Markus J. Eser
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