Synonym for the grape variety Lafnetscha; see there.
The white grape variety originates from the border region Italy/Switzerland. Synonyms are Blanchier, Blantiere, Gros Gouais, Gros Gouet, Laffnetscha, Lafnätscha and Lavenetsch. The name is derived from a saying in the Valais dialect. Since the grapes tended to be harvested too early in their unripe state, the wine had to be aged longer because of its astringency and...
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