The red grape variety originates from the border region Italy/Switzerland. Synonyms are Barau, Durás, Fiori, Neirét dal Picul Rus, Nerdala, Nerdela, Provinè, Pruinè, Uva di Biella, Verdés and Vernassa. It must not be confused with the Neret di Saint-Vincent variety, despite seemingly suggestive synonyms...
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