Synonym (also massareta) for the grape variety Barsaglina; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Barsullina, Bersaglina, Massareta and Massaretta. The parentage is unknown. There are morphological similarities with the Sangiovese variety. The medium-late ripening vine is sensitive to...
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