Synonym (also Céear, Céelar) for the grape variety César; see there.
The red grape variety originates from France or Germany. Synonyms are Céear, Céelar, Célar, César Noir, Gros Monsieur, Gros Noir, Picarniol, Picarniot, Picarniau, Picorneau, Romain, Romano, Ronçain and Römer. It should not be confused with the Italian variety Lambrusca di Alessandria, despite morphological similarities. According to legend, Roman legionaries of Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) brought it to the area of the...
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