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Liatiko is a red Greek wine grape variety that is grown on the island of Crete. While the name suggest a relationship with the Italian variety Aleatico, ampelographers currently discount a connection. Historically the grape has been used in blends with Mandelaria and Kotsifali to produce a very alcoholic, sweet red wine that was widely exported by Venetian traders during the Middle Ages.[1]
Synonyms
Various synonyms have been used to describe Liatiko and its wines, including Liatico, Liatis, Mavroliatis, Mayrodiates and Mavrodiates.
References
- ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Guide to Wine Grapes pg 95 Oxford University Press 1996 ISBN 0-19-860098-4
Categories:- Red wine grape varieties
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