Origin: in Bologna, Italy, by Enrico Baldini, Inst. di Coltivazioni Arboree, University, Bologna. Introd. in 1971. Covered by Italian plant patent 891781 (Italy); 24 Dec. 1969; assigned to Zanzi Nursery, Ferlara, Italy, Macherauch Spaternte × Cambridge Favourite. Cross made in 1963, selected in 1969. Tree: very vigorous; productivity high; hardy; easily capped. Fruit: large, conic to short wedge; skin deep red, with raised seeds; flesh firm, juicy, subacid, excellent flavor, very aromatic; recommended for fresh market and freezing; ripens about 10 days after Corella.
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