Corinthian raisin Vostizza Κορινθιακή σταφίδα Βοστίτσα
Small, seedless Peloponnesian dried grapes celebrated for intense sweetness and versatile culinary use.
- Type
- fruit and veg
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- dried currant grapes
- Where
- Peloponnese
- Season
- all-year
- Price
- €
Taste and texture
Rich, concentrated, and jammy with dark berry sweetness balanced by subtle tart notes.
chewy
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Choose soft, well-sealed bags showing no excessive sugar crust on the skins.
Ensure the European PDO certification and Peloponnesian origin are clearly listed.
The rules in short
Produced from dried seedless black Corinth grapes grown within specified zones of the Peloponnese.
Serving ideas
- Mix into spiced minced meat fillings for pies
- Bake into seasonal spiced biscuits and buns
- Toss with toasted pine nuts and braised spinach
Substitutes
Currants, Sultanas.
Cooked in
Fried fish in rosemary and vinegar sauceKolivaTahini cake (nistisimo)Stuffed tomatoes and peppersPastitsio
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