The red grape variety probably originates from Germany. Synonyms are Blauer Affenthaler, Kleiner Trollinger, Morillon Aigret, Pineau Aigret, Säuerlicher Burgunder and Schwarzblauer Affenthaler. It must not be confused with the well-known red wine Affentaler (without the "h") from the Baden growing region, which confusingly is pressed in the geographically same area from the Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) variety....
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