Pulëz is an old Albanian grape variety. It is also known as verdhëza or landari. This grape has been selected over centuries by Albanian farmers, mainly in the southern areas of the country, including Berat, Skrapar, Përmet, Tepelena, and Gjirokastra. It can also be found in Elbasan, Librazhd, Gramsh, and Mat. It grows best in areas with a transitional Mediterranean climate with high temperature fluctuations.
Pulëz vines are often grown beside oak trees, and the raki made from these grapes is known as raki e lisit or “oak raki.” Pulëz raki was often served at wedding parties, which were organized in September after the raki was produced.
