The white grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Aglionza, Alconza, Aleonza, Alionga Bianca del Bolognese, Allionza, Allionza Bianca, Glionza, Leonza, Uva Lonza and Uva Schiava. Because of the latter synonym, it must not be confused with the Greek variety Sklava. There is also no genetic relationship to the...
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