The white grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Bianca Cinese, Bianca Gentile di Fonzaso, Bianchetta, Bianchetta Gentile, Bianchetta Semplice, Bianco Vernanzinaj, Pavana Bianca, Pignolo Bianco, Perera Verde, Senese, Uva Cinese, Verdesco, Vernaccia, Vernaccia del Cavalot, Vernaccia di Tezze, Vernaccia di Verona, Vernaccia Trentina, Vernanzina, Vernassina Vernazza, Vernazzina, Vernazzina Bianca and White Vernatsch. It should not be confused with the varieties Albarola...
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