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Morokanella

Pronounced moh-roh-kah-NEH-lahrecorded by Anastasia Konstantopoulou

Morokanella is a rare white grape that was widespread in Cyprus centuries ago and nearly vanished. A few producers have brought it back as a dry, lightly perfumed white.

Tasting profile
Full tasting notes live in the deep dive.
Where it grows
Cyprus
The catch
Some bottlings are slightly off-dry, and the one US listing we found could not be confirmed as a varietal wine. Ask the shop before you buy.
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Cyprus

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Read the deep diveMorokanella: The 'Little Cinnamon' White Grape of Cyprus

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