Synonym (also Pansale Nieddu, Pansaleddu) for the grape variety Monica Nera; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Sardinia-Italy. There are over 40 synonyms, which indicates its great age. The most important are Gros Pascal, Jacobin Violet, Manzesu, Monaca, Monaca Nera, Monica di Sardegna, Monica di Spagna, Monika Nera, Monique, Niedda de Ispagna, Niedda Mora, Nieddera Manna, Österreichs Habamonthe, Pansale Nero, Pansale Nieddu, Pansaleddu, Pascale Sardu, Pascal Noir, Pascansalo, Plant Pascal and Uva Monaca.

As with many other Sardinian varieties, it is thought to have been introduced during the Spanish occupation (1323-1720) and propagated by monks (Monaci). The Spanish origin is supported by a DNA analysis carried out in 2021. This...
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