| Agiorgitiko |
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Wine characteristics
- full body and velvet tannins
- concentrated sour cherries and other red fruit (pomegranates, prune, wild berries) on the nose
Dish
- red, grilled or stewed meat with light sauces, yellow soft cheeses
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| Xinomavro |
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Wine characteristics
- medium to full body, hard-edged tannins and high acidity
- red fruit to the nose, tomato, olive and leather
Dish
- ideally paired with rich dishes; grilled or stewed (veal & casseroles), yellow, spicy cheeses
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| Kotsifali |
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Wine characteristics
- medium body and a warm alcoholic palate, low acidity and velvet tannins
- nose full of red fruit, raisins, prunes and sage
Dish
- Cretan cuisine, red meats with red light sauces, yellow, soft and mellow cheeses
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| Mantilari |
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Wine characteristics
- rich body with tannins of high intensity
- red pungent fruit to the nose (pomegranate) and vegetal notes
Dish
- grilled & stewed meats with spicy sauces. Yellow, spiced and flavored or mild tasting cheeses
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| Liatiko |
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Wine characteristics
- medium bodied on the palate, warm alcoholic & sweet
- sweet preserves, jam, coffee & chocolate nose
Dish
- Cretan cuisine, roasted lamb & pot roast with tomato
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| Athiri |
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Wine characteristics
- medium bodied wines with relatively medium fresh acidity, warm on the palate
- fruity, vibrant, waves of tropical fruit & honey
Dish
- white meats garnished with greens or pasta, grilled fish, white cheeses
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| Asyrtiko |
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Wine characteristics
- rich body even though it is a white wine, high natural acidity (crisp & refreshing)
- subtle bouquet of honeysuckle or citrus to the nose (sour orange, lemon) and fruit (pear, apple)
Dish
- grilled fish, white meats & white cheeses in brine (feta)
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| Debina |
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Wine characteristics
- medium to weak bodied wines with a refreshing acidity
- white-pulped fruit to the nose (apple & peach)
Dish
- lightly cooked dishes of poultry & fish
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| Roditis |
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Wine characteristics
- medium to weak bodied wines with refreshing acidity
- nose bursting with fruity tones (pineapple, pear and melon). Often we can identify floral notes (violet & jasmine)
Dish
- lean meats (poultry & fish), garnished with greens, rice or potatoes. White & yellow, mild-tasting cheeses
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| Savatiano |
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Wine characteristics
- medium to full bodied wines; low acidity, round on the palate
- fruity notes denoting apple, pear & peach
Dish
- white meats and low-fat fish (grilled or cooked), white soft cheeses
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| Vilana |
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Wine characteristics
- medium bodied wines with refreshing acidity
- fresh wines are more fruity on the nose while mature ones are more honeyed (honey, jam)
Dish
- white meats with sour sauces or spicy, for the aged wines
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| Rombola Kefallonias |
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Wine characteristics
- weak to medium bodied wines
- nose full of lemon accompanied by fruits (apple & pear)
Dish
- grilled or boiled fish & white meats (poultry)
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| Moshofilero |
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Wine characteristics
- lean, stylish body with vivid acidity; wines with finesse and freshness
- rich fruity & floral (rose) nose
Dish
- poultry, pasta with white sauces & seafood
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| Moshato Alexandrias |
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Wine characteristics
- medium to full palate; dry or sweet wines (depending on the consistency of sugar)
- the nose of the grape variety is rich and intense, with tones of rose, figs, honey, chocolate and vanilla
Dish
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