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Valdepeñera Blanca

Synonym for the grape variety Airén; see there.

The white grape variety originates from Spain. Synonyms are Aidén, Blanc du Zerhoun, Blancón, Burra Blanca, Colgadera, El Biod, El Biodh, El Karim, Forcallada, Forcallat, Forcallat Blanca, Forcallat Blanco, Forcellat Bianca, Laeren de Rey, Manchega, Mantuo Laeren, Valdepeñera Blanca, Valdepeñas and Zerhouni. The exact origin is the area of Cuenca in the region of Castilla-La Mancha, where it is known as Manchega. It should not be confused with the Forcallat Blanca or Lairén varieties because of apparent synonyms or morphological similarities. The close relationship between Airén, Clairette and...

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