The red grape variety comes from Croatia, namely from the island of Korčula. The parentage is unknown. According to DNA analyses carried out in 1999, there is no relationship to the white variety Pošip Bijeli. No stocks were reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson statistics).
Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
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