The white grape variety originates from Portugal. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2020, it originates from a presumably natural cross between Hebén x Rabigato. It is cultivated in tiny quantities in the Norte region. In 2016, one hectare of vines was designated there (Kym Anderson statistics).
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