The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Fragermano, Malvasia Casorzo, Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Nera di Casale, Malvasia Nera di Casorzo, Malvasia Nera di Piemonte and Moscatellina. It is one of the numerous mostly unrelated varieties with the name part Malvasia (see there). It should not be confused with Malvasia di Schierano or Malvasia...
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