The red grape variety comes from Italy; the name means "hard skin" and refers to the thick-skinned berries. Synonyms are Cheur Dur, Cuor Duro, Palessa, Pellaccia, Pelassa, Scarlattin and Scarlattino Plassa. The parentage (parenthood) is unknown. The medium to late ripening vine is resistant to fungal diseases, but tends to have small berries. It produces tannin-rich red wines with ageing potential. The variety is cultivated in the province of Torino in Piedmont and is used there as a blending partner. In 2016, 86 hectares of vineyards were designated in Italy (statistics Kym Anderson).
Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Pictures: M.I.P.A.A.F - National Vine Certification Service
The Wine lexicon helps me to keep up to date and refresh my knowledge. Thank you for this Lexicon that will never end in terms of topicality! That's what makes it so exciting to come back often.
Thorsten Rahn
Restaurantleiter, Sommelier, Weindozent und Autor; Dresden