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The white grape variety comes from Italy. Synonyms are Maricchione and Uva di Marco. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2010, it comes from a presumably natural cross between Ragusano and Montonico Bianco. It was mentioned in the 18th century as a variety from the Valle d'Itria in the Puglia region. The formerly widespread variety was threatened with extinction and was reactivated. Today there is again a small population in the municipality of Ostuni in the province of Brindisi. The vine is susceptible to fungal diseases. It produces a fresh, aromatic white wine which is used in blends with the Verdeca and Bianco d'Alessano varieties. However, no stocks were recorded in 2016 (statistics Kym Anderson).

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