The white grape variety originates from Moldova. There are around 90 synonyms, which indicates its great age and wide distribution. Some of them are Ardansky, Balana, Belan, Bely Vinograd, Bely Melikhovsky, Bilamuca, Bryzgut, Kruglenkij, Oliver, Plakoun, Plakun, Plavace, Plavai, Plavaï, Plavaia, Plavaie, Plavaj, Plaval, Plavana, Prostoj and Topolevyi.

According to DNA analyses carried out in 2013, it is a presumably natural cross between Beala Debela x Zemoasa (Iordan). However, this is based on only 20 DNA markers (see molecular genetics). It must not be confused with the variety Plavec Žuti due to partly identical synonyms and morphological similarities. The variety was a crossing partner in the new variety Sukholimansky Bely.
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Markus J. Eser
Weinakademiker und Herausgeber „Der Weinkalender“