The white grape variety originates from Uzbekistan. Synonyms are Ickimar, Itchkimar, Itshkimar and Kishmishi. The parentage is unknown. It is an all-female grape variety. The variety was a crossing partner in the four new varieties Alb de Suruceni, Attika Seedless, Black Monukka and Megrabuir. The vine has purple, olive-shaped berries and is mainly used as table grape. No stocks were reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson).
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