The red grape variety originates from Spain. The name is derived from the town of Hondarribia in the Spanish Basque Country (País Vasco); beltza = black. Synonyms are Chacolí, Courbu Noir Faux, Cruchen Nègre, Hondarrabi Beltza, Kurixketu Beltza, Negra, Ondarrabi Beltza, Ondarribi Beltza, Txakoli, Txakoli Noir, Verde Matza and Xerratu Beltza.

The parentage (parentage) is unknown. It should not be confused with the Cabernet Franc or Courbu Noir varieties. A direct descendant is the Gros Cabernet variety (ex VIVC catalogue).
According to DNA analyses carried out in 2009, there is a parent-offspring relationship between Hondarribi Beltza and Cabernet Franc. Hondarribi Beltza is not a mutation of the white variety Hondarribi Zuri = Courbu Blanc (ex Wine Grapes).
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Markus J. Eser
Weinakademiker und Herausgeber „Der Weinkalender“