The white grape variety is a new breeding between Sauvignon Blanc x Verdicchio Bianco. This was confirmed by DNA analyses in 2021. Synonyms are Bruni 54, Dorico and Sauvignon x Verdicchio. The cross was made in 1936 in Italy by Bruno Bruni. The early-maturing vine is resistant to botrytis. It produces spicy white wines with a slightly bitter taste. The variety is grown in the Marche region, where it is permitted in the Colli Maceratesi DOC wine, as well as in the Umbria region. In 2016, three hectares of vineyards were designated (Kym Anderson statistics).
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