The red grape variety originates from Greece. The name is derived from the city of Corinth (between the Peloponnese and the mainland) or from the island of Zakynthos. There are around 100 synonyms, the most important of which are grouped alphabetically by country: Zante Currant (Australia); Corinthe Noir, Epicier, Raisin de Corinthe (France); Korinthiaki Mavro (2. Main name), Korinthiaki Stafida, Korinthiaki Stafis, Korinthiaki Staphis, Lianoroghi, Lianorogi, Lianroghi, Mavri Corinthiaki, Mavri Korinthiaki, Mavri Korinziaki, Mavri Stafida, Mavro Korinthiaki, Stafida, Stafida Mavro, Stafidambelo, Stafidampelos, Staphida Mavri, Staphidampelo, Staphis (Greece); Aiga Passera, Alga Passera, Corinto, Corinto Nero,
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