The white grape variety originates from Slovenia. The name is derived from the Sicilian word for "glass" (vitru), as the shoots take on a glassy appearance in winter and break easily; synonyms are Belan, Belina, Gargania, Grganka, Malvasia Fuhrmann, Malvazija S Piko, Racuk, Vitovska Garganija and Vitouska Gargania. It should not be confused with the...
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