Synonym for the grape variety Girò; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Italy, but the origin is in Spain. Synonyms are Gira, Girò Arzu, Girò Bragiu, Giró Chiaro, Girò Commune, Girò Commune Rosso, Girone, Girone di Spagna, Girò Nero (second main name). Girò Nieddu, Giró Nigro, Girò Ros, Girò Rosso, Girò Rosso di Spagna, Girò Sardo, Mancés de Capdell and Mansés de Capdell. It must not be confused with the Garnacha Tinta (Gironet) variety, despite the synonym or morphological...
I have great respect for the scope and quality of the wein.plus encyclopaedia. It is a unique place to go for crisp, sound information on terms from the world of wine.
Dr. Edgar Müller
Dozent, Önologe und Weinbauberater, Bad Kreuznach