Dafnios Red 2020

A delightful and unusual wine that has generated interest in the palates of sophisticated wine consumers and restless wine lovers. For those who are unaware of the wines from Liatiko, it will be a great discovery of a traditional and rare wine type that will offer great enjoyment. The wine is produced from the red variety Liatiko (100%), one of the noblest indigenous varieties of the Cretan vineyards.

Should be served at 17⁰C. This wine could accompany a simple or complex food menu or just a special relaxing moment. It goes very well with a plate of soya sauce chicken rice or soya sauce chicken noodles. Its freshness, low tannins, and bright acidity balance the umami flavours, the chilli sauce, and the richness of the dish. These complementary qualities create a harmonious balance of sensations on your palate. The light and crisp wine is bursting with flavours from summer red fruit.

Vineyard:  Dafnes, near Heraklion at 350 metres above sea level.

The indigenous variety Liatiko is mainly found in Dafnes and offers dry wines, but can be used in sweet sun-dried wines as well.

Classic red vinification. The alcoholic fermentation lasts for 3 days at 20⁰C and then continues at 25⁰C in stainless steel tanks.

Its aroma will surprise you with its bouquet of spices such as olives, rich dark fruits and hints of tannins that will age and mature unfolding -as time passes- aromas of nuts, raisins, and leather. The colour is light red with orange hues, which is characteristic of this variety. As you first taste it, you will experience the continuation of the heady bouquet and will discover a wine of medium body, good acidity, soft and tasteful tannins, which make it mostly elegant to drink!

The wine matured for up to 12 months in French oak barrels of 1.5t and 3t.