The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Balsamea, Balsamina, Barzemin, Berzamino, Borgogna, Marzemina Cenerenta, Marzemina di Napoli, Marzemina Nera, Marzemina Veronese, Marzemino d'Isera, Marzemino d'Istria, Marzemino del Tirolo, Marzemino della Terra Ferma Veneta, Marzemino Nero and Marzemino Trevigiano.

The first mention of this very old variety dates back to 6 June 1409, when a document reports on a banquet in honour of Pope Gregory XII (1335-1417) and the wines served. These were Marzemino from Gradiscutta, Ramandolo from Torlano, Ribolla from Rosazzo, Verduzzo from Faedis and Refosco from Albana.
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