The red grape variety originates from Greece; the name derives from the municipality of Kollines (Arkadia region on the Peloponnese peninsula). Synonyms are Bergiotiko, Eugeniko, Evgeniko, Eygeniko, Kolliniates, Kolliniatico, Kolliniatika, Kolliniatis and Vergiotiko. The parentage is unknown. The vine yields colourful red wines. It is cultivated in Peloponnese. However, no stocks were reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson statistics).
Image: GrapeRover
I have great respect for the scope and quality of the wein.plus encyclopaedia. It is a unique place to go for crisp, sound information on terms from the world of wine.
Dr. Edgar Müller
Dozent, Önologe und Weinbauberater, Bad Kreuznach