The white grape variety originates from Spain. Synonyms are Martorella, Moltonach, Montañesa, Montona, Montònec, Montònech, Montònega, Montòneo, Montònero, Parellada Blanc, Perellada and Verda Grossa.

It was already widespread in Aragon in the 14th century under various names. In the 15th century, the German doctor (personal physician to the King's daughter Maria of Castile) and amateur winemaker Jaume Roig (+1478) prepared a Montònec white wine, which King Juan II (1398-1479) was enthusiastic about.
According to DNA analyses carried out in 2021, it originates from a presumably natural cross between Hebén x unknown father variety. However, this is based on only 20 DNA markers (see molecular genetics).
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