The white grape variety originates from Greece, the Izmir region of Turkey is thought to be its origin. Synonyms are Bantiki, Dembatiki, Deve Baliki, Deve Batiki, Dibi Batiki, Dimbatiki, Dimi Batiki, Ntebe Batiki, Patiki, Timbatiki, Timbi Batiki and Timpi Batiki. The early to medium ripening, high-yielding vine is susceptible to both powdery mildew and botrytis, but resistant to drought. It yields low-alcohol, low-acid, slightly aromatic white wines that are mainly used as blends for resinous wines such as retsina. It is also used as table grape. The variety is cultivated in the regions of Thessaly, Macedonia and Thrace. However, no stocks were reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson statistics).
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