The white grape variety originates from Greece (see Muscatel). There are around 100 synonyms that indicate its great age and wide distribution. Some of these are Brauner Muskateller, Červená Dinka, Grauer Muskateller, Grauroter Muskateller, Brown Muscat, Busuioacă, Busuioacă de Bohotin, Busuioacă Roză, Busuioacă Vânată, Grizzly Frontignan, Kümmeltraube, Moscadello Rosso, Moscatel de Grano Menudo Rojo, Moscatel Galego, Moscatel Menudo Morado, Muscat à Petits Grains Rouges, Muscat Frontignan Rouge, Muscat Gris, Muscat Pink, Muscat Rouge de Frontignac, Muscat Rozovy, Muscat Kalybra, Red Constantia, Tămâioasă Roză, Uva Turca Rubra and Violetter Muskateller.
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