The red grape variety originates from France. There are 60 synonyms, which indicates its great age and formerly widespread distribution in many wine-growing countries. The most important, grouped alphabetically by country, are Bathiolin, Batiolin, Bonarda (Argentina, Brazil); Bourdon Noir, Bourdou, Carbonneau, Charbonneau, Corbeau, Corbeau Noir, Cot Merille, Douce Noire de la Savoie, Folle Noire d l'Ariege, Gros Plant, Mauvais Noir, Ocanette, Plant de Chapereillan, Plant de Montmélian, Picot Rouge, Plant de Turin, Plant Noir, Turin (France); Alcantino, Bonarda, Corbau Nero, Sebina, Sebino, Serbina, Turca (Italy); Charbono (California); Sevilhão (Portugal); Aleante (Spain).
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Markus J. Eser
Weinakademiker und Herausgeber „Der Weinkalender“