Synonym for the grape variety Nocera; see there.
The red grape variety probably originates from Sicily(Italy). Synonyms are Barbe du Sultan, Carricante Nero, Nerelli, Nicera, Nocera di Catania, Nocera Mantonico, Nocera Nera di Milazzo, Nucera and Nucera Niura. It must not be confused with the varieties Magliocco Canino or Magliocco Dolce, despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological similarities. It is not a colour...
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