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Greek NameΜονεμβασιά
Iso843 transliterated nameMonemvasia
Iso843 transliterated synonymsMonovasia, Monemvasitiko, Artemisi, Klossaria
Ethymologyfrom Monemvasia
Synonyms Collection Davis
Synonyms EVDMonemvasia, Monemvassia, Monemvassi
Synonyms Collection Montpellier
Other spellingMonemvassia, Artemissi, Monemvassiatiko
Geographic areaEvvoia, Aegean islands, Paros, Ios, Sikinos, Kyklades, Lakonia, Makedonia
Other informationMonemvasia, from the town Monemvasia in Peloponisos is supposed to be the original Malvazia (named after the village Malvazia near Monemvasia). The synonym "Klossaria" (Rodos) derives from the shape of the plant (like a cap without a trunk). The tendrils cover the grapes, protecting them like "the hen and her little chicks".( Klossa = broody hen)
Berry colourB
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