The white grape variety originates from the border region Portugal/Spain. Synonyms are Albariña, Albariño, Albelleiro, Alvarin Blanco, Alvarinha, Azal Blanco, Cainho Branco, Galego, Galeguinho and Padernã. Parentage (parentage) is unknown. Despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or similarities, it should not be confused with the varieties Albarín Blanco, Albillo Real, Amaral, Azal Branco, Caíño Bl anco, Galego Dourado, Savagnin Blanc = Traminer (in Spain and Australia under Albariño and Albarín Blanco) or Verdeca. Alvarinho was a crossing partner of the new varieties Alvarinho Liláz, Alvarinho...
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