The white grape variety originates from the Balkan region. There are over 40 synonyms, which indicates that the vine is very old. The most important, grouped alphabetically by country, are Banat Riesling, Zakkelweiß(Germany); Banatski Rizling, Kreáca, (former Yugoslavia); Creată, Creată de Banat, Franchie, Frâncușe, Kriaca, Păsărească Albă(Romania); Kreatza (Serbia); Riesling Banatsky (Slovakia); Bánáti...
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