Synonym for the grape variety Vespolina; see there.
This red grape variety comes from Italy. The name is derived from the wasps (Ital. vespa) that are attracted by the sugar-rich berries. Synonyms are Balsamina, Canneta, Croattina, Guzetta, Guzzetta, Inzaga, Inzagre, Massana, Nespolina, Nespolino, Nespoulìn, Novarina, Solenga, Ughetta, Ughetta di Canetto, Ughetta di Fassolo, Ughetta di Solenga, Uva Cinerina, Uvetta di Canneto, Uvetta di Fassolo, Uva Rara, Vespolino and Vispavola. According to DNA analyses...
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