The red grape variety originates from Italy; it is one of the numerous Lambrusco varieties. Synonyms are Aglianico Dolce Précoce, Anrè, Anrè Grossolano, Badino, Caruét, Cascarello, Corva, Croetto, Crova, Covra Astigiana, Crova Nera, Crovet, Crovin, Farinellona, Grosso Covarevo, Lambrusa, Lambrusa di Alba, Lambrusa Saluzzese, Lambrusca, Lambrusca Viola, Lambrusco di Alessandria, Moretto, Neretto di Alessandria and Stupèt. It should not be confused with the French...
As honorary chairman of the Domäne Wachau, it is the easiest and quickest way for me to access the wein.plus encyclopaedia when I have questions. The certainty of receiving well-founded and up-to-date information here makes it an indispensable guide.
Hans-Georg Schwarz
Ehrenobmann der Domäne Wachau (Wachau)