Athiri
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Athiri is a white Greek wine grape used to make Retsina on the island of Rhodes. The grape is noted for its lemon character and in other parts of Greece it is often blended with Assyrtiko.[1] In other areas it is blended with Vilana and Ladikino. It's close association with Rhodes has developed in the use of "Rhodes" as a synonym for the grape that can be appear on Greek wine labels.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ J. Robinson (ed) "The Oxford Companion to Wine" Third Edition, p. 38 Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0198609906.
- ^ J. Robinson Vines, Grapes & Wines, p. 262 Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1857329996.
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