The red grape variety possibly comes from Spain. The parentage (parenthood) is unknown. It could be a mutation of the red variety Cinsaut. It is cultivated in the Alicante area of Spain. In 2016 no stock was reported; in 2010 there were still 13 hectares (Kym Anderson).
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Domäne Wachau (Wachau)