Synonym for the grape variety Prunesta; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Italy. The name possibly derives from "bruma" (fog) and refers to the white-grey wax coating of the ripe berries (à la Nebbiolo). Synonyms are Bermestia Nera, Bermestia Rossa, Bermestia Violacea, Bermestia Violata, Pergola Rossa, Prunesta di Ruvo, Prunesta Nera, Prunesta Rossa, Prunesta Rosso...
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