The white grape variety comes from Uzbekistan. Synonyms are Bakhtiori, Bachtiory, Bahtiori, Bakhtiory, Bakhtiri, Baktiory, Baxtiori, Bextiori, Hisa Kazii, Hiza Kizii, Khisa Cazy, Khisa Kazy, Sisa Kazi and Xisa Kazi. The parentage (parenthood) is unknown. It is used for wines and spirits. In 2016, however, no stock was reported (Kym Anderson).
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