This red grape variety is a new cross between Frankenthal (Schiava Grossa) x Delizia di Vaprio. Synonyms are I.P. 245 and Pirovano 245. The cross was made in 1926 at the research centre in Rome by the breeder Alberto Piròvano (1884-1973). It is used as a winepress and table grape. In 2016, however, no stock was reported (Kym Anderson). However, Formosa is also a synonym for the two grape varieties Diagalves and Golden Queen.
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Markus J. Eser
Weinakademiker und Herausgeber „Der Weinkalender“