The white grape variety originates from Spain. Synonyms are Laéren, Laeren del Rey, Layren, Layrenes, Malvar, Mantuo Laéren, Mantuo Leyrenes and Temprana Agosteña.
This very old vine was already mentioned by the Spanish agronomist Gabriel Alonso de Herrera (1470-1539) in 1513 under the name Layrenes in his description of the varieties of Andalusia, Extremadura and Castile.
The parentage is unknown. Especially in Castile-La Mancha, Airén and Lairén are often confused or considered identical (the VIVC catalogue does not list Lairén as a separate variety). However, according to DNA analyses carried out in 2010, they are two genetically different varieties. Lairén should also not be confused with the varieties Beba and Santa Magdalena (both with the synonym Lairén). There is a parent-offspring relationship between Legiruela (identical to the Valais variety Prié in Switzerland) and Lairén (ex Wine Grapes).
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