Synonym for the grape variety Amigne; see there.
The white grape variety originates from the Swiss/Italian border region. Synonyms are Amigne Blanche, Amique, Grande Amigne, Grosse Amigne and Petite Amigne. According to an unverifiable hypothesis, it is said to derive from the ancient vine Vitis Aminea, described by Horace (65-8 BC) and sung about by Virgil (70-19 BC). The variety was first mentioned in the Swiss canton of...
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