The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Balau, Baló, Barbera Rotonda, Bonarda, Bonarda d'Macoun, Bonarda Rotonda, Dolcetto di Boca, Durasa, Freisone, Peilavert, Pelaverga and Uva d'Galvan. It must not be confused with the varieties Barbera, Bonarda Piemontese, Neret di Saint-Vincent, Neretto di Bairo, Neretto Neretto...
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