The white grape variety originates from Greece. Synonyms are Lagarthi, Lagathi, Lagothra, Laghorti, Lagorhi, Lagorthi, Lagourthia, Lagoyrthia, Laorthi (Greece); Albese Bianco, Albina Verde, Alvino Verde, Biancolina, Carosella, Pampanuta, Pampanuto, Rizzulo, San Genaro, Tivolese, Uva Marana, Verdera, Verdicella, Verdicchio Femmina, Verdicchio Peloso, Verdicchio Verde, Verdigno, Verdisco, Verdisco Bianco, Verdone, Vino Verde (Italy). It must not be confused with the varieties Alvarinho,...
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