The red grape variety comes from Greece. Synonyms are Balsamina Nera, Barsami, Deykaditiko, Lefcas, Lefkada, Lefkaditiko, Lefkas, Leukaditiko, Martzami, Marzavi, Varsami, Vartzami, Varzami and Versami. There is a presumption that there is a common ancestor with the Italian variety Marzemino. Allegedly Vertzami is said to have been imported from...
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