Synonym for the grape variety Avanà; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Avanà de Susa, Avanà di Susa, Avanale, Avanas, Avanato, Avanè, Avenà, Avenai, Hibou, Hibou Noir, Hivernais, Luisant, Palofrais, Polafrais, Polofrais and Vermaglio. It must not be confused with the Gamay, Eyholzer (Hibou Rouge) or Troyen (Avanà) varieties, despite seemingly...
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