The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Negron, Cecommenicolo, Cenerenta del Vicentino, Cenerina del Vogherese, Farinella, Friulara, Negrar, Negretta del Veronese, Negrar, Rabosa, Rabosa Nero, Rabosa Veronese, Raboso di Verona, Raboso Friularo, Raboso Nero Veronese and Raboso Veronese Nero. The name "Raboso" (rabbioso = rabid, wild) refers to the astringent flavour of the red wines or to the Piave tributary Raboso.

According to DNA analyses carried out in 2021, it originates from a presumably natural cross between Raboso Piave x Marzemina Bianca. Until then, the two varieties Raboso Piave and Raboso Veronese were considered to be identical or varieties. The parentage of Raboso Piave is also underpinned by the fact that it was first mentioned in 1679, whereas Raboso Veronese was not mentioned until the 19th century. It should not be confused with the varieties Gruaja, Negrara Veronese or Raboso Piave due to some of the same synonyms or morphological similarities. Direct descendants are the two new varieties Fertilia and Manzoni Moscato.
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