The red grape variety originates from Greece and belongs to the large group of Muscat varieties. There are around 90 synonyms that indicate its great age and formerly widespread distribution. Some of these are Black Constantia, Black Frontignan, Blauer Muskateller, Busuioacă, Busuioacă Neagră, Busuioacă Roza de Bohotin, Caillaba Noir, Caylor Noir Musqué, Fekete Muskotaly, Moscatel Negro, Moscatel Tinto, Moscatello Nero, Moscato Greco Nero, Moscato Nero, Muscat Mavro, Muscat Modry, Noir de Thyra, Schwarzblauer Muskateller, Schwarzer Muskateller, Schwarze Schmeckende, Schwarzer Weihrauch, Sir William Rowley's Black and Tămâioasă Vânătă de Bohotin.
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