The white grape variety originates from Hungary. There are about 100 synonyms, indicating a wide distribution in many countries. Some grouped alphabetically by country are Biser, Perl do Saba (Bulgaria); Perle von Csaba (Germany, Austria); Perle de Csaba (France); Pearl of Csaba (England); Perla di Csaba (Italy); Cabsky Biser (Croatia); Rindunicaz Strugurilor, Tamîioasa Ciaba (Romania); Vengerskii Muskatnii Rannii, Vengerskii Muskatnii Rannuej, Zhemchug Saba (Russia); Cabianska Perla (Slovakia); Cabski Biser, Julski Muskat (Slovenia); Perla Czabanska (Czech Republic); Batai, Csaba Gyöngye Muscotaly, Gyöngyfehér, Korai Balafánt, Pataki, Piros Csabagyöngye (Hungary).
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