The red grape variety originates from France. Synonyms are Canari, Pinot Gris Mendoza (Argentina); Boudalès, Caillaba, Canaril, Canarill, Carcassès, Chalosse Noire, Cot à Queue Verte, Enfin, Gamay Luverdon, Ondenc Noir (France); Luverdon (Italy); Batista (Spain); Folle Noire (Uruguay). It must not be confused with the Cot or Gamay varieties, despite seemingly suggestive...
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