Synonym (also Kara Shirei) for the grape variety Madrasa; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Azerbaijan and is named after the municipality of the same name in the north-eastern region of Shirvan. Synonyms are Chirai, Gara Shira, Kara Chirei, Kara Shirei, Matrasa, Matrassa, Medrese, Qara Shira, Sevi...
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