The white grape variety originates from the Middle East, possibly from Lebanon. The approximately 220 synonyms indicate its wide distribution and great age. The two most common are Dattier de Beyrouth and Regina, others are Actoni, Afuz Ali, Agrazaki, Alepo, Alfonse Ali, Altin Tas, Anatoliko, Anatolitiko, Axiangelas, Bali Dranak, Bolgar Szölö, Datilera, Datilera de Beirut, Datteltraube, Dimiski, Inzolia Imperiale, Galetta, Izmir Razaki, Karaburnu, Marsigliana Bianca, Pergolone, Raisin d'Or, Razaki, Real, Razaki, Razaki Archanon, Razaki Aspro, Real, Reine, Roseti, Rozaki, Rozaki Sari, Shasla Zamushca, Shasla Zamushka, Sultanai Razaki, Sultani Razaki, Teramo, Teta de Vaca, Uva di Constantinopla, Uva Regina, Uva Turca and Waltham Cross.
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