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Vasilaki

The white grape variety originates from Turkey. Synonyms are Altintas, Anadolu Yapincagi and Kabudagi.

Parentage

The parentage is unknown.

Characteristics

The medium-maturing vine is moderately resistant to both types of mildew. It produces finely acidic white wines with aromas of citrus, cloves and orange peel that tend to oxidise.

Cultivation areas

It is grown on the island of Bozcaada in the north-east Aegean in the Thracian Sea. It is located four nautical miles from the harbour of Yükyeri on the Anatolian mainland. From ancient times to the early modern period, Ténedos was an important harbour at the entrance to the Dardanelles. There is evidence of viticulture on the island since at least the 6th century BC. After the Greek-Turkish war in 1922/1923, the island, which was part of Greece at the time, was awarded to Turkey. In 2016, four hectares of vineyards were designated (Kym Anderson).

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