The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Bassanese dal Peduncolo Rosso, Caprara, Cavarada, Cavarara, Cavrara Nera. The parentage is unknown. The first mention dates back to 1754 in Veneto, where it was once quite common. The medium to late ripening vine is generally resistant to various diseases. Already almost extinct, the variety has been reactivated in some vineyards. It is permitted in the DOC wines Bagnoli di Sopra and Colli Berici. In 2016, only one hectare of vineyard was recorded (Kym Anderson).
Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
In the past, you needed a wealth of encyclopaedias and specialist literature to keep up to date in your vinophile professional life. Today, Wine lexicon from wein.plus is one of my best helpers and can rightly be called the "bible of wine knowledge".
Prof. Dr. Walter Kutscher
Lehrgangsleiter Sommelierausbildung WIFI-Wien