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Ignan Blanc

Synonym (also Ignam) for the grape variety Altesse; see there.

Altesse

The white grape variety originates from France. The name means "Highness" and is derived from the hypothesis that its introduction in France was made by a Savoyard prince. Synonyms include Altesse Blanche, Altesse Verte, Anet, Arin, Fusette, Fusette d’Ambérieu, Fusette de Montagnieu, Ignam, Ignan Blanc, Mâconnais, Marestel, Petit Mâconnais, Plant d’Altesse, Prin Blanc, Roussette, Roussette Basse, Roussette de Montagnieu, Roussette de Seyssel, Roussette Grosse, Roussette Haute, Roussette Petite, and Serène Blanche....
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