Durella or Durello is a white

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originating from the

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region of northeast Italy. Today it is sparsely cultivated, though some producers like to experiment with it since its high

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levels makes it suitable for

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s. The white Veneto wine grape Bianchetta Trevigiana is believed to be the result of a natural crossing between Durella and the nearly extinct red wine grape Brambana.J. Robinson, J. Harding and J. Vouillamoz ''Wine Grapes - A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours'' pgs 102-103, 1130 Allen Lane 2012

Synonyms

Durella is also known under the synonyms Cagnina, Duracino, Durella bianca, Durello, Durelo, Durola bianca, Rabbiosa, Rabiosa, Rabiosa di Asolo, and Raboso Piava.Durella
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References

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