The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Alicante Barletta, Cassano, Castiglione, Lacrima, Mantiddatu Niuru, Nerello Cappuccio Mantellato, Marchesana, Nerello di San Antonio, Nerello Mantellato, Nirello Cappucio, Nirello Cappuccio, Niureddu, Niureddu Ammatiddatu, Niureddu Capucciu, Uva Antica Nera, Zagarese, Zuccheio Canella, Zuchero Carmella and Zuchero et Cannella. The name part Cappuccio (cap, hood) refers to the whitish coating that covers the grapes like a cloak (mantello) (hence also Nerello Cappuccio Mantellato).
The parentage is unknown. It should not be confused with the Castiglione, Frappato, Nerello Mascalese or Perricone varieties due to some of the same synonyms or morphological similarities.
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