Debina
White wine grape variety
Also known as Zitsa Debina
Debina is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, lemon zest, white flowers. Structure: Light body, High acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Picpoul and Jacquere.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Check acidity and light body first, especially in sparkling or very fresh still styles.
- Look for apple-citrus and floral notes with clean mineral finish.
Confidence signals
- Apple-citrus floral profile
- High acidity with low body and fresh finish
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Epirus · Zitsa · Ioannina
- Classic styles: High-acid northwestern Greek white · Still and traditional-method sparkling white
Common questions
Is Debina a red or white grape variety?
Debina is a white wine grape variety.
What does Debina smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Debina include green apple, lemon zest and white flowers. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Debina?
Documented tells for Debina: Check acidity and light body first, especially in sparkling or very fresh still styles. and Look for apple-citrus and floral notes with clean mineral finish..
What is Debina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Debina is most commonly confused with Picpoul, Jacquere and Assyrtiko. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Debina grown?
Classic regions for Debina include Epirus, Zitsa and Ioannina.