Synonym for the grape variety Maiolica; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Arazo, Balsamina Grossa, Corinto, Gaglioppa, Galoppa, Galsamina Nera, Grana, Maioppa, Malvasia, Ortonese, Primitivo di Viaggiano, Sanforte and Uva Nostrale. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2021, it comes from a presumably natural cross...
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