Grape Varieties

(Kentriki Makedonia, Anatoliki Makedonia-Thraki)

Grape Varieties Greece

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Roditis - Ροδίτης

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The taste:

Medium intensity of aromas

Aroma:

Apple, pear, pineapple

Type of wine:

Dry

Color:

Pale & medium lemon

Roditis wines possess clear, lemony, or mineral aromas, light to medium body, and refreshing acidity; all elements dress the wines with great flexibility at the table.

Moschomavro-Μοσχόμαυρο

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The taste:

Medium & high tannins, tertiary aromas

Aroma:

Spices, blackcurrant, raspberry, red plum

Type of wine:

Dry

Color:

Medium purple

Moschomavro color may not be overly dark, yet, it is in perfect harmony with its intense aroma redolent of just-picked red fruit, muscat grapes, and cloves. A playful taste replete with acidity and soft tannins testifies an ethereal, youthful presence

Malagousia-Μαλαγουζιά

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The taste:

Medium acidity

Aroma:

Peaches, green bell pepper, basil, and flowers

Type of wine:

Dry and dessert

Color:

Pale lemon green

Malagousia makes medium pale, lemon green wines in color while the nose is very intense and highly expressive, showing hints of peaches, green bell pepper, basil, and flowers.

Limnio-Λημνιό

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The taste:

Medium & high tannins, tertiary aromas

Aroma:

Fresh, aromatic herbs and elegant, red berry fruits

Type of wine:

Dry juicy reds

Color:

Medium purple

Limnio wine is moderate in color, elegant in aromas and flavors, dominated by fresh, aromatic herbs and elegant, red berry fruits

Athiri-Αθήρι

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The taste:

Medium intensity of aromas

Aroma:

Green (apple, pear) & citrus fruits (lemon)

Type of wine:

Dry

Color:

Pale & medium lemon

Athiri makes wines with moderate intensity of flavors, mainly focusing on green and citrus fruits, with moderate alcohol levels, soft acidity, and a medium body, displaying freshness and vivacity

Mavroudi-Μαυρούδι

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The taste:

Medium & high tannins, tertiary aromas

Aroma:

Spices, redcurrant, raspberry, red plum

Type of wine:

Dry

Color:

Medium purple

Mavroudi is used mainly in the production of dark red wines, though they remain rare. The uncharted territory of this variety's wines reveals a somewhat heavy aroma, a sweet and rich taste, and rather hefty tannins

Moschato Alexandrias-Moσχάτο Αλεξανδρείας

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The taste:

Medium acidity

Aroma:

Blossom, roses

Type of wine:

Dry, sparkling and dessert wines

Color:

Pale lemon or gold

Moschato Alexandrias has a subtle aroma with overtones of apricot and mint, a relatively rich body, and a roundness of mouth

Pamidi-Παμίδι

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The taste:

Medium+ acidity

Aroma:

Fresh red berry fruits, cranberry, and red cherry

Type of wine:

Dry rose with secondary aromas

Color:

Pink orange

Pamidi is one of the main varieties of Thrace, a characteristic red grape that also features rosé pearls. This extraordinary variety is ideal for producing rosé wines with rich aromatic character with a dry and aromatic mouth, at the same time, and good acidity with a solid flavor structure

Negoska-Νεγκόσκα

9/16

The taste:

Medium & high tannins, tertiary aromas

Aroma:

Olive, raspberry, plum sauce, spices like black/white pepper, dried fruits

Type of wine:

Dry

Color:

Deep – medium ruby

Being dark and fruity, Negoska, with its medium acidity and tannins, is summoned to round off the blend, bestowing Goumenissa wines a rounded, chocolaty, far tamer flavor than that Naoussa wines have

Xinomavro-Ξινόμαυρο

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The taste:

Medium & high tannins, tertiary aromas

Aroma:

Tomato, olive, raspberry, plum sauce, spices

Type of wine:

Dry, dessert, sparkling

Color:

Medium ruby

The essence of the Xinomavro character can be found in the complex, distinct aromas of red fruits, flowers, tomatoes, olives, dried prunes, tobacco, and nuts. At the same time, wood-aging becomes evident in the subtle hints of spices.

Assyrtiko-Ασύρτικο

11/16

The taste:

Medium+ and high acidity

Aroma:

Unripe citrus fruits, wet stone fruit, crispness and minerality

Type of wine:

Dry, sparkling and dessert

Color:

Pale & medium lemon

Assyrtiko keeps the crispness and minerality, but it also shows a higher level of primary fruit aromas and a less dense structure.

CHARDONNAY ( Greece)

12/16

The taste:

medium+ and high acidity wines, secondary aromas like pastry and toasted bread

Aroma:

stone fruits like peach and nectarine, crispness and minerality

Type of wine:

dry

Color:

pale lemon or gold

One of the world's most popular grapes, Chardonnay, is rich, creamy, and aged well. Keep spice and flavor intensity low while accentuating creamy, buttery flavors and textures. 

SYRAH ( Greece)

13/16

The taste:

high tannins, tertiary aromas

Aroma:

ripe fruits, blueberry, black pepper, forest floor, leather, wet leaves

Type of wine:

dry

Color:

deep purple

A rich, robust, and sometimes meaty red wine that originated in the Rhône Valley of France but was planted with very good in Greece.

SAUVIGNON BLANC (Greece)

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The taste:

medium+ and high acidity

Aroma:

tropical fruits like lychee, passion fruit, crispness and minerality

Type of wine:

dry

Color:

pale lemon green

A popular and unmistakable white wine that's loved for its "green" herbal flavors and racy acidity.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON ( Greece)

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The taste:

high tannins, tertiary aromas

Aroma:

ripe fruits, blueberry, coffee, leather, wet leaves

Type of wine:

dry

Color:

deep purple

Cabernet Sauvignon is loved for its high concentration and age-worthiness. In addition, it has a rich flavor and high tannin content, making it a perfect partner to rich grilled meats, peppery sauces, and dishes with high flavor.

MERLOT (Greece)

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The taste:

medium & high tannins, tertiary aromas

Aroma:

ripe fruits, blueberry, black plum

Type of wine:

dry

Color:

medium purple

Merlot is more approachable than Cabernet Sauvignon with its soft texture, delicious plummy fruit flavor, and mellow tannins