Greek Red Wines - This Month's Recommendations

This is the organic version of Sclavos' Mavrodaphne, which comes from high altitude vineyards. The vineyards are cultivated on limestone and marl soils. Alcoholic & malolactic fermentation as well as ageing are performed in oak barrels, while it is bottled unfiltered without any additional sulfu..

The new label of the Markogianni winery is called Acheron and comes from the rare Kolliniatiko variety.In the glass we find a ruby color with purple highlights. In the aromatic character we find bright red and black fruits, forest fruits, bitter almond, cinnamon, black pepper, with notes of eucalypt..

Medium red color and a complex nose, full of aromas of mature cherries, sweet spices, skin and herbal aromas, such as sage. Its mouth is elegant and follows the aromas of the nose, giving more emphasis to peppers, cinnamon and black chocolate that express the barrel, which is harmoniously integrated..

The region and the variety: From a small vineyard in Kontariotissa, Pieria with poor sandy soils and at an altitude of 350 meters, just below the monastery of Osios Efraim. 100% Mavrotragano, a variety associated with Santorini but producing more fascinating and complete wines in other terroirs. Tot..

Deep ruby colour that captivates.Medium acidity in the nose, with black fruits standing out, like black cherry, along with spices, tea features and chocolate. The full body blends together with its balanced acidity, giving an enchanting result, coupled with the velvet tannins. Its flavour characteri..

Expressive nose of dried tomatoes, dried cherries. Some may use the characters and notes of figs and dates. Palate shows fresher fruit with some grip from tannins, but with very good acid balance and length. Very appealing elegant Xinomavro...

Vertzami is a blessed variety, with extremely deep color which almost resembles black wines after a few days of extraction. Nose with dominating eucalyptus, violet and primrose notes, emphasized by black fruits. The mouth is dominated by plenty of fine tannins and high acidity...

Crimson dark color with violet hues. An interesting bouquet of aromas where notes of coffee, roasted nut, tobacco, ham and ink are distinguished and while they are evolving also ripe forest fruits aromas arise. Mouth with pretty good volume, with prominent tannins and vanilla scents in the aftertast..

Glowing red color and a nose that reveals youth, with aromas of fresh red fruits and aromatic herbs, with subtle hints of violet and vanilla. Fruity, medium volume mouth, with crispy acidity and a medium duration, spicy and cool aftertaste...