The white grape variety originates from Portugal. Synonyms are Carnal, Dependura, Diego Alves, Diogalves, Fernan Fer, Formosa, Formosa Dourada, Formosa Portalegre, Mantúa, Mantúo, Montúa, (second main name), Montúo, Pendura, Pendura Amarela (Portugal); Eva, Villanueva (Spain). It should not be confused with the two varieties Beba (Eva) or Palomino (Diagalves), despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or...
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