The white grape variety (also Kidonitsa) originates from Greece. Its origin (parentage) is unknown. It is assumed that the variety (among many others) was used to produce the famous Malvasia wines, which were shipped or exported from the historic Greek port of Monemvasia from as early as the 13th century. The medium to late ripening vine is generally well resistant to vine diseases. It produces white wines with citrus and quince flavours, from which the name is derived (Kidoni = quince). The variety is cultivated in small quantities in the southern Peloponnese in the region of Laconia. It is usually blended with the Petroulianos variety. No stocks were reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson statistics).
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