Limnio

The red grape variety originates from Greece. Synonyms are Dourou Kara, Kalabaki, Kalambaki, Kalampaki, Lembiotiko, Lemnia, Lemnio, Lemniotico, Lemniotiko, Limnia, Limniona, Limniotico, Limniotiko and Mavro Limnio.

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Ancestry

According to one hypothesis, it is a descendant of the Lemnia (Limnia) variety mentioned by Aristotle (384-322 BC) and Hesiod (~750-680 BC). The parentage (Eltrernschaft) is unknown. It should not be confused with the variety Limniona, from which it is genetically different according to DNA analyses.

Characteristics

The late-ripening vine is resistant to drought, but susceptible to downy mildew and botrytis. It produces full-bodied, tannin- and alcohol-rich, acidic red wines with spicy aromas of sage and laurel. These are vinified as a single variety or blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Mavrotragano.

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