Synonym for the grape variety Schiava Lombarda; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Biona, Bottascera, Botascere, Brassola, Erbanno, Slept, Margellana, Martinenca, Mergellana, Patriarca, Prevedessa, Schiava della Lombardia, Schiava di Bergamo, Schiava di Como, Schiava di Varese, Schiava Nera, Black Welsh Sciava Peloseta and Sciava Spinarola. It should not be confused with the varieties Schiava Gentile, Schiava Schiava...
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