Vitis vinifera
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Vitis vinifera, the common grape vine, is a species of flowering plant, native to the Mediterranean region, Central Europe, and southwestern Asia, from Morocco and Portugal north to southern Germany a
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Grape harvest on Etruscan terracotta from the 6th century BC
Vineyard in Burgundy
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Zante currant
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Zante currants, Corinth raisins, Corinthian raisins or simply currants, are raisins of the small, sweet, seedless grape cultivar Black Corinth. The name comes from the Anglo-French phrase "raisins de
Vitis vinifera
…flowers on separate plants) and pollination is required for fruit to develop. Grapes can be eaten fresh or dried to produce raisins, sultanas, and currants. Grape leaves are used in the cuisine of many cultures. The fresh grapes can also be processed into juice that is fermented to make wine and vinegar…
Left: Thompson Seedless grape raisins. Right: Zante currants.
Sun-drying Zante currants on Zakynthos, with the grape vineyard in the background
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