Synonym (also Blaustingl) for the grape variety Kéknyelű; see there.
The white grape variety originates from Hungary. The name means "blue stem" and refers to the slightly bluish stem colour. Synonyms are Balafant, Blaustängler, Blaustiel, Blaustingl and Piros Kéknyelű. Despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological similarities, it must not be confused with the Hungarian varieties Balafánt and Furmint or the Italian Picolit (long considered identical). It is an...
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