Grape Variety: Moschofilero

Variety Name	Moschofilero
Common Synonyms	Moscophilero
All Synonyms	Fileri, Fileri Mantineias, Fileri Moschato, Fileri Trigoleos, Fileri Tripoleos, Filleri Tripoleos, Moscho Filero, Moschophilero, Moscofilero, Moscophilero, Mosxofilero, Phileri Tripoleos
Countries of Origin	Greece
Species	Vitis vinifera
References	Show 4 references Hide references Robinson, J. 2006. The Oxford Companion to Wine. Third edition. Oxford University Press. Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC). Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ). Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (IRZ). August, 2007. Link The former National Grape Registry (NGR) was initially compiled and annotated using the earlier version of the Vitis database. The VIVC underwent a significant update beginning in 2007. Corresponding updates to this Registry will be made as necessary. Mihalis Boutaris. 2000. Greek Wine Grape Varieties: A Microsatellite DNA Marker Analysis, Thesis, Master of Science in Horticulture, University of California, Davis. Robinson, Jancis, Julia Harding, José Vouillamoz. WINE GRAPES. First U.S. edition, 2012. Harper Collins Publishers, East 53rd Street, New York, New York.
Berry Color	Red or deep pink-skinned grape used to make white wine
Uses	Wine
Comments	Moschofílero (syn. Moscophilero) is the most well-known clone of the Fileri clone group and exhibits a muscat flavor. Its berry color resembles that of Gewürztraminer, and the cultivar produces white and blush wines. Moschofílero differs from Filéri in that Moschofílero has higher yields, darker berries, and a more aromatic and muscat character. In Arkadia, Moschofílero is the designated variety for ‘Mantinia’ (A.O.C.), a crisp white wine with a subtle Muscat bouquet. Robinson, 2006; Lefort, François, and Kalliopi Roubelakis-Angelakis. 2001. Genetic Comparison of Greek Cultivars of Vitis vinifera L. by Nuclear Microsatellite Profiling, Am.J.Enol.Vitic. 52:2; Boutaris, Mihalis. 2000. Thesis, Master of Science in Horticulture, University of California, Davis.

Moschofilero Selections

Information about: Clonal Families, Selection Numbers and Registration Status

	Moschofilero [017.1 VNB] (proprietary)
Registration Status	Registered
Proprietary	Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
	Moschofilero [01]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Greece
Comments	Moschofilero 01 was imported to Foundation Plant Services in 2006 from Tripoli in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. The plant material initially tested positive for virus and underwent microshoot tip tissue culture disease elimination therapy in 2006. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Moschofilero 01 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2011. Moschofilero 01 successfully completed testing for the 2010 Protocol in 2012, after which it was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Moschofilero 01.1.