Synonym for the grape variety Gaglioppo; see there
The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Aglianico di Cassano, Arvino Nero, Cirotana, Gaglioppa, Gaglioppa Nera, Gaglioppo di Cirò, Gaglioppo Nero, Gaglioppo Paesano, Gaioppo, Galaffa, Galoffa, Gallopa, Galloppo, Lacrima di Cosenza, Lacrima Nera, Lancianese, Latifolia, Magliocco, Magliocco Antico, Magliocco Dolce, Montonico Nero, Montonico Noir, Morellino Pizzuto, Navarna and Uva Navarra.

This very old variety was mentioned as early as 1240, when the Roman-German emperor and ruler of the Kingdom of Sicily Frederick II (1194-1250) ordered "centum barrilia de bono vino de galloppo" (one hundred barrels of good Gaglioppo). The name is said to be of Greek origin....
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