This red grape variety comes from the island of Sicily(Italy). Synonyms are Frappato di Vittoria, Frappato Nero, Frappato Nero di Vittoria, Frappatu, Frappatu di Vittoria, Nerello, Nerello di Catania, Nero Capitano, Raposo Rapato and Surra. It should not be confused with the varieties Gaglioppo (to which it is closely related),...
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