Synonym for the grape variety Graciano; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Spain. Around 80 synonyms attest to the vine's great age and wide distribution. Some alphabetically grouped by country are Graciana (Argentina); Xeres (Australia); Charge Mulet, Courouillade, Couthurier, Morastell, Morrastell, Négrette de Montauban, Négrette de Pays, Perpignanou Bois Dur, Plant de Ledenon, Tannat Bordelais, Tannat Gris (France); Bastardo Nero, Bovale, Bovaledda, Bovaleddo, Bovaleddu, Bovaleddu Bianca, Bovale Piccolo, Bovale Piticco, Bovale Sardo, Bovali, Bualeddu, Cadelanisca, Cagliunari, Cagnolari Nero, Cagniulari, Cagnovali, Cagnovali Nero, Caglunari, Cagnulari Bastardo, Cagnulari Sardo, Cagnulatu, Caldareddhu, Calda Reio, Uva Cagnelata (Italy); Minostello, Minustello, Minustellu, Minustillu (Corsica); Tinta Miúda (Portugal); Alicante, Carrixa, Casca, Cendron, Graciano 15-5, Graciano de Haro, Graciano...
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