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Debina (grape)

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Debina
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinBlanc
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledSee list of synonyms
OriginGreece, Albania
Notable regionsZitsa
VIVC number3481

Debina is a white Albanian & Greek wine grape primarily in the Përmet region in Albania and Zitsa region of Epirus. The grape's high acidity lends itself to sparkling wine production.[1]

Synonyms

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Debina is also known under the synonyms Dempina, Ntempina, and Zitsa.[2]

References

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  1. ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 108 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
  2. ^ Dempina, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed 2010-07-14