The white grape variety originates from Greece. Synonyms are Koutsoubeli, Koutsoumbeli, Koutsoumbeli Aspro, Koutsoumbeli Kokkino, Koutsoumbeli Lefko, Koutsoumpeli, Koutsoumpeli Kokkino, Koutsoumpeli Lefko and Koytsoypeli. There are two color varieties with white (Aspro, Beli, Lefko) and pink (Kokkino) berries. According to DNA analyses, it is a parent of the Zakynthino variety. However, the parentage (parentage) is unknown. The late-maturing vine is resistant to drought and downy mildew. It is mainly grown on the island of Zakynthos, as well as in the northwestern Peloponnese. However, no stocks were reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson statistics).
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