Athiri (Greek: Αθήρι) or Athiri Aspro is a white Greek wine grape used to make Retsina on the island of Rhodes.
| Athiri | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 Wine blend of Athiri and Assyrtiko | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | see list of synonyms |
| Origin | Greece |
| Notable regions | Rhodes |
| Notable wines | Retsina |
| VIVC number | 744 |
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.
Its 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]
Synonyms
editAthiri is also known under the synonyms Asprathiri, Asprathiro, Athiri Aspro, Athiri Lefko, and Athiri Leyko.[3]
References
edit- ^ J. Robinson (ed) "The Oxford Companion to Wine" Third Edition, p. 38 Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0-19-860990-6.
- ^ J. Robinson Vines, Grapes & Wines, p. 262 Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1-85732-999-6.
- ^ Athiri Aspro, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed 2010-11-24
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