This white grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms include Aribona, Bianchetta Montecchiese, Grec Blanc, Greco Bianco delle Marche, Greco Castellano, Greco delle Marche, Greco Maceratino, Maceratese, Matelicano, Montecchiana Bianca, Montecchiese, Ribona (secondary name, Uva Stretta, Verdicchio Marino, Verdicchio Sirolese, Verdicchio Tirolese.

Its parentage is unknown. Due to some shared synonyms and morphological similarities, it must not be confused with the varieties Grechetto di Orvieto, Greco, Greco Bianco or Trebbiano Toscano. However, there is a genetic relationship with the Verdicchio Bianco variety.
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