The red grape variety originates from Italy. Its parentage is unknown. It is thought to be identical to a Gigante variety (ex Wine Grapes); this is a synonym for Heunisch (Gouais Blanc). The medium to late ripening vine was threatened with extinction and is part of a reactivation programme for old grape varieties. The variety is cultivated in the area around the town of Sorrento in Campania, where it is authorised in the DOC wine Penisola Sorrentina. However, 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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