The red grape variety originates from Greece. Synonyms are Ampelakiotiko, Ampelakiotiko Mavro and Stavromavro. The parentage is unknown. The medium to late ripening vine produces flavoursome red wines with moderate alcohol and acidity levels. It is cultivated in the Thessaly region at the foot of Mount Olympus, where it is authorised with the Krassato and Xinomavro varieties in the POP red wine Rapsani. In 2016, 0.3 hectares of vineyards were reported with a strong downward trend; in 2000, there were still 104 hectares (Kym Anderson statistics).
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