The white grape variety originates from Greece. Synonyms are Aiga Passera, Angur Kismisi, Corinthe Blanc, Corinto Blanco, Korinti Lefki, Lianorrogi, Passera, Passeretta Bianca, Passerina, Passerina Bianca, Passolina, Uva di Corinto, Weinbeerlein, Weiße Corinthe, Uva Passerina, White Corinth and Zedig. The parentage is unknown. It is possibly related to the red variety Korinthiaki. The Italian variety Passerina is genetically almost identical to Korinthiaki Lefki. No stocks were reported under the name Korinthiaki Lefki in 2016 (Kym Anderson).
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