The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Bonarda, Erbaluce Nera, Erbaluce Nero, Erbalus Nero and Nera Lunga. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2020, it originates from a presumably natural cross between Marzemino x Coccalona Nera. It must not be confused with the Bonarda variety due to some of the same synonyms. No stocks were reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson statistics).
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