The white grape variety comes from Sardinia(Italy) or from Spain. It is one of the many varieties with Vernaccia in its name. Synonyms are Caganaccia, Carnaccia, Granazza, Moranina, Pellegrina, Pissotta, Spargoletta Bianca, Spergola, Spargolina, Spergolina, Spergolinàis, Varnacchia, Vernaccia, Vernaccia Austera, Vernaccia Bianca, Vernaccia, di San Vero Millis and Vernaccia di Solarussa. According to one...
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