The white grape variety originates from the Iberian Peninsula from the border region Portugal/Spain. Synonyms are Alfrocheiro Branco, Cagarnixo, Carão de Moça, Cumbrao, Folgasona, Folgosão, Folgusão, Fulgasão, Gagarnixo, Laga, Malvasia da Trincheira, Terrantez, Terrantez da Madeira (Portugal); Cagarnizo, Cagarrizo, Silveiriña, Uva do Laga, Uva da Lage. It should not be confused with the varieties Arinto de Buceals, Malvasia Fina, Terrantez, Terrantez do Pico or Terrantez da...
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