Aidini (also spelled Aidani and Aedani) is a white

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Aidani

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, accessed 2018-12-04 that is grown primarily on the island of Santorini but it can also be found on other

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in the

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. The grape is known for its floral

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and is used mainly in

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as a blending partner with grapes such as

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to make dry wines.

Synonyms

The Aidini grape is known under several synonyms in the Mediterranean including Aidani Aspro, Aedano, Aedani, Aidano, Aspedano, Aspraidano, Asproaidani, Leyko, Lefko, Lafko Aidani and Lefko Ithani.

References

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