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Aïdani Aspro

The white grape variety originates from Greece, possibly from the island of Santorini. Synonyms are Adani, Aedano Leyko, Aïdani Blanc, Aïdani Lefko, Aspaedano, Aspraïdano and Moschïdano. It is believed that the variety (among many others) was used for the production of the famous Malvasia wines, which were shipped or exported from the historic Greek port of Monemvasia as early as the 13th century. Genetic evidence for a presumed Turkish ancestry is lacking. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2007, the red variety Aïdani Mavro is not an independent variety as long suspected, but a colour mutation of Aïdani Aspro (or vice versa).

Aïdani Aspro - Weintraube und Erziehungsform Kouloura

The late-maturing vine is susceptible to downy and powdery mildew, but resistant to drought. It produces white wines with low acidity and alcohol content and tropical fruit aromas. The variety is cultivated in the Cyclades, where it is used as a blending partner of the Assyrtiko and Athiri Aspro varieties in the white wines of the two islands of Paros and Santorini. Here the vines are planted ungrafted and raised in the traditional vine training Kouloura. This involves weaving the shoots in a circle in the shape of a nest to protect the fruit from the wind. However, no stock was reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson statistics).

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Grape: photo archive National Interprofessional Organization of Vine and Wine of Greece
vine training Kouloura: © Manfred Wirbals

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