The red grape variety comes from Greece. Synonyms are Volitsa and Bolitsa Maure. The parentage (parenthood) is unknown. According to one hypothesis it is a descendant of the ancient variety Biturica (Balisca) mentioned by Pliny the Elder (23-79). The presumed connection to the variety Cabernet Sauvignon was disproved by DNA analyses. It was also found that the white variety Volitsa Aspri is not a mutation or related. It is possible that there is a genetic connection with the Muscat Blanc variety. Volitsa Mavri is cultivated in small quantities in Greece on the Peloponnese peninsula. However, no stocks were recorded in 2016 (statistics Kym Anderson).
Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
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