Recognized as being native to the Peloponnese in Greece, today very present in the Cyclades islands (Paros in particular and a little in Syros, Mykonos, Santorini, ...), in the island of Evia, ... . We can also meet it in Italy, in the United States, ... in France it is practically not known. It should not be confused with the multitude of white grape varieties belonging to the large Malvasia family. Indeed, DNA tests have never established any link of relationship. On the other hand, it is related to the Greek variety Athiri, which originated on the island of Santorini, and to the white Gouais.

Informations about the Winery Banfi

The winery offers 114 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.

This winery is part of the Banfi Vintners.

It is in the top 100 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Toscane

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The Winery Banfi is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 116 wines for sale in the of Tuscany to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 150000 of of Italy wines

In the top 25000 of of Tuscany wines

In the top 30000 of sweet wines

In the top 850000 wines of the world

The wine region of Tuscany

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

The word of the wine: Dosing liqueur (champagne)

Also known as liqueur d'expédition, a solution made up of wine and sugar added to champagne after disgorgement and which determines the type of wine: extra-brut, brut, extra-dry, dry, demi-sec.