The white grape variety originates from Spain. There are around 130 synonyms that testify to its great age and worldwide distribution. The most important of these, grouped alphabetically by country, are Merseguera (Algeria); Blanc d'Anjou, Chasselas de Jesus, Guignard de Saintours 1, Listan, Listan de Jerez, Palomina Blanche, Point Noir (France); Bianco (Italy); Golden Chasselas (California); Assario, Diagalves, Listão, Listrão, Madera, Malvasia Rei, Mourisco, Olho de Lebre, Perrum (Portugal); Blanca Extra, Albán, Albar, Albillo de Lucena, Horgazuela, Jerez, Jerezana, Jerez de la Frontera, Jerez Dorado, Jerez Fina, Jerez Fino, Lairenes Vertes, Listán Blanco, Listán Comun, Listán d'Andalusie Blanc,
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