The red grape variety originates from Crete or the Cyclades(Greece). Synonyms are Corfiatico, Corfiatis, Korfiatiko, Korfiatis, Korphiates, Korphiatiko, Korphiatis, Kotrifali, Kotsifaloliatiko, Kotsiphali and Kotzifali.
The parentage is unknown. The Korphiatiko variety (with the synonym Korfiatis) is possibly identical. The variety Kotsifoliatiko is a direct descendant, presumably through natural crossing with Liatiko.
The early to medium-ripening vine is resistant to both types of mildew and botrytis. It produces light red, high-alcohol but rather low-acid red wines with aromas of herbs and strawberries, which are mainly used as a blend with the more tannic and colourful Mandilaria variety.
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