Synonym (also Minedda Bianca de Catane, Minnedda, Minnedda Bianca) for the grape variety Minella Bianca; see there.
The white grape variety originates from the island of Sicily(Italy). Synonyms are Eppula, Minedda Bianca, Minedda Bianca de Catane, Minedda Bianca and Minella. The name may derive from the local expression "Minna" (for breast)...
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