The red grape variety originates from Turkey. The parentage is unknown. It is cultivated in Eastern Anatolia, especially in the province of Elazig, where it is often blended with the Kösetevek variety (which is often confused with it). It is mainly used as table grape. However, no stock was reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson).
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