Synonym for the vine variety Maiolina; see there.
The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Majolina and Sangallina. DNA analyses carried out by Dr José Vouillamoz disproved the hypothesis that it was identical to the Tempranillo variety. The old variety used to be widespread in the province of Brescia in Lombardy. The Pusterla winery cultivates...
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