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Greek NameΒερτζαμί μαύρο
Iso843 transliterated nameVertzami mavro
Iso843 transliterated synonymsVartzami, Varsami, Bertzami, Lefkaditiko, Martzavi, Martzavi mavro, Marzavi, Varzami Marzemina, Matzavi, Balsamina Nera
Ethymologydeep violet and black???
Synonyms Collection Davis
Synonyms EVDVertzami, Balsamina Nera, Barsami, Barzami, Deykaditiko, Lefkada, Lefkada, Martzabi, Marzemina,Vertzami mavro
Synonyms Collection MontpellierLefcas
Other spelling
Geographic areaLefkada, Kerkyra, Ionian islands Aitoloakarnania, Preveza (N. Prevezis, Ipeiros) west central Ellada
Other information90% of the vineyards surface in Lefkada. Cultivar originated from Italy under the Venetian occupation.
Berry colourN
UseW