Greco is a common name generally used with or pertaining to a Greek origin which this graps is most likely from. Greco is an Italian wine grape that refers to both the black and white varieties. The term "greco" is sometimes used as a synonym for many Greek origin varietals. In Campagnia , this grape is used to make the wine Greco di Tufo, while in Calabria, Greco di Bianco is produced more. The short term "greco is mostly referred to the grape greco bianco even though there is more land dedicated to the greco nero grape. Being of Greek origin, this grape has a long history behind it. Imported to southern Italy over 2,000 years ago by the Greeks, this grape was believed to be a part of a Roman blended wine of Aminean and Falernian. The grapes mature late and are prone to disease. The vine is described as being a winged cluster. The darker varietal gives off a deep color while the white versions tend to have more aromatic qualities. In Calabria, clones of greco bianco have been used in sweet dessert wines, while in Capri, greco is blended with falanghina to make a dry wine. Greco is also commonly blended with malvasia and many other varietals.