The red grape variety originates from Spain. The name is derived from the town of Hondarribia in the Spanish Basque Country (País Vasco); beltza = black. Synonyms are Chacolí, Courbu Noir Faux, Cruchen Nègre, Hondarrabi Beltza, Kurixketu Beltza, Negra, Ondarrabi Beltza, Ondarribi Beltza, Txakoli, Txakoli Noir, Verde Matza and Xerratu Beltza.
The parentage (parentage) is unknown. It should not be confused...
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