The red grape variety originates from Russia. Synonyms are Bogata Kist, Cherny Vinny, Goryun, Khreshchatinskii, Letun, Osipnijak, Petoun, Plechistik Tsimlyansky, Plecistik and Rogataia Kisty. Despite seemingly indicative synonyms, it should not be confused with the Krasnostop Zolotovsky (Cherny Vinny) or Tsimlyansky...
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