The red grape variety originates from Greece; the name means "black laurel". Synonyms are Ahmar Mechtras, Fraoula Kokkini, Mauro Daphni, Mavro Daphni, Mavrodafni (second main name) Mavrodanitsa, Mavrodaphnitsa, Mavrodaphni, Mavrodaphne Keffalonia, Mavrodaphne Patras, Mavrodrame, Mavrodrami and Thiniatiko.

The ancestry (parentage) is unknown. A DNA analysis indicates a genetic relationship with the Avgoustiatis variety (ex Wine Grapes). It is a parent of the Tsaoussi and Zakynthino varieties. Two clones are Mavrodaphne Regnio (more compact...
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