The white grape variety originates from the USA. It is an open-pollinated seedling of the Taylor variety. According to this, the father variety is unknown. It was named after Noah who, according to the Bible (Gen. 9.21), became a vine grower after landing with the ark on Mount Ararat and planted the first vine. Synonyms are Belo Otelo, Charvat, Flaga Alba, Fraga, Noa, Noah Bianca, Noé, Nohan, Noka, Nova, Nove, Otelo Belo and Tatar Rizling. Genes of the American species Vitis labruscaVitis...
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