Firiki Piliou
Firiki Piliou is a variety of miniature apples of the species Malus domestica Borkh, protected under a Protected Designation of Origin from Greece. PDO Pelion apples covers a small, hilly area in the eastern part of mainland Greece, situated east of the coastal city of Volos. Its area coincides partially with that of PDO Volos olives, and it neighbours PDO Stylida olives to the northeast. This region is characterized by a mild climate with cool summers, high humidity and slight seasonal variations in temperature. These conditions are suitable for growing apples, which tend to do best in temperate zones with cold winters, moderate summer temperatures and high levels of humidity.
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Firiki Piliou | Local Apple Variety From Magnesia, Greece | TasteAtlas
What is Firiki Piliou? These apples come from trees of the Malus domestica Borkh species that grow within the borders of Portaria, Makrinitsa, Zagora, Agria, Artemida, Mouresi, Milies, and Afetes. It is a famous small- to medium-sized apple with an elongated...