Synonym for the grape variety Pignolo; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Duracino, Occhialina, Pignoca, Pignola di San Colombano, Pignul, Pignuola, Pignuolo, Rognosa, Schiettarola Nera, Spampignolo and Uva Pignola di San Colombano. The name derives from the elongated grape shape (pigna = pine cone). It must not be confused with the varieties Aglianico, Pignola ValtellinesePignola...
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