Synonym for the Erbamat grape variety; see there.
The white grape variety comes from Italy. Synonyms are Albamatto, Erbamatto and Verdealbara. All names are derived from the green colour of the berries (verde = green). It was mentioned in the 16th century as one of the best grape varieties on the western shore of Lake Garda. The late ripening vine with...
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