The white grape variety originates from Italy. It is one of the many Vernaccia varieties. Synonyms are Alba Canina, Bervedino, Caccione, Drupeccio, Dumpeccio, Lupeccio, Piccabòn, Primaticcio Bianco, Trupeccio, Uva Bianca Antica, Uva Vecchia, Vernaccia, Vernaccia Bianca di San Gimignano, Vernaccia di Toscana and Zuccaia.
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According to various hypotheses, it is said to have come from Liguria, Spain or Greece. This very old variety was first mentioned in 1276 in the municipality of San Gimignano (province of Siena) in Tuscany. In the 16th century, it was praised by the cellar master of Pope Paul III (1468-1549).
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