Category: About wine
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Vilana variety
Cretan grape variety Vilana Vilana from Crete, Greece Vilana grape is grown in all four prefectures of Crete. Used to produce wines of Protected Designation of Origin: “Peza” PDO from Vilana by 100% and “Sitia” PDO from Vilana and Thrapsathiri. The Cretan white grape variety Vilana gives us wines with lemon character and balanced acidity. See Douloufakis wine…
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Malvasia variety
Cretan grape variety Malvasia Malvasia di Candia Aromatica from Crete, Greece Famous Cretan wine during the Venetian occupation of the island. This variety gives wines with rich aromas, intense fruity flavour and muscat aftertaste. The vine clone “Malvasia di Candia Aromatica” has returned to the foreground particularly in Heraklion and many Cretan wines from…
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Mandilari variety
Cretan grape variety Mandilari Mandilari from Crete, Greece Mandilari is an ancient indigenous Cretan variety. It gives us wines with characteristic vivid red colour, fresh fruity nose with hard tannins, wildness in flavour and high acidity. Usually it is mixed with more soft and round wines as Kotsifali and Liatiko.Recent years the blend of Cretan grape variety…
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Chardonnay variety
Grape variety ChardonnayChardonnay grape grown in Crete, Greece White variety, one of the most significant and widely spread around the world. French in its origin, it produces the finest white wines of Burgundy. Chardonnay grape variety is an important ingredient in many sparkling wines around the world. Vinified in many different styles, from sparkling masterpieces of…
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Sauvignon Blanc variety
Grape variety Sauvignon BlancSauvignon Blanc Grape grown in Crete, Greece White variety of French origin which is grown around the world and equally successful in Greek vineyards. Involved in the production of several local wines. The grape variety Sauvignon Blanc gives us wines with rich herbal and fruity aromas of grapefruit and citrus, melon and…
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Syrah variety
Grape variety SyrahSyrah Grape grown in Crete, Greece There is an increasing interest of growers and winemakers for this variety in recent years. Many claim that it fits better than any other international variety in Greek vineyards. Syrah grape variety gives wines with high alcohol content, deep red colour with complex aromas and dense velvety…
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Cabernet Sauvignon variety
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon Grape grown in Crete, Greece Cabernet Sauvignon is the undisputed king of red varieties. We can find it everywhere, in almost all regions of the world. Perhaps today it is the most recognisable grape variety and certainly one of the most popular. Wines from Cabernet Sauvignon variety have a strong…
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Sangiovese variety
Grape variety SangioveseSangiovese Grape grown in Crete, Greece Sangiovese is the variety that adjusts better to warm and dry climate. The grape variety Sangiovese gives wines with intensity, high density and complexity. Limited cultivation in Greece, with characteristic points in Crete and Central Greece. See Douloufakis wine from Sangiovese: SANGIOVESE Red Dry wineVarieties: Sangiovese 70% – Cabernet…
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How to taste wine
How to taste wineIt’s an art! For a successful wine tasting it is necessary to follow certain steps of a precise, specific technique for the examination of the look, the aromas and flavour characteristics of the wine, so the entire process is based on three main points: the visual, olfactory and taste test. After following…
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Sautéed lamb with potatoes
Sautéed lamb (“tsigariastó”) with potatoesTraditional Greek Recipe Ingredients for 4 peopleFor the sautéed lamb:1 kg lamb cut in medium pieces1 cup 200ml extra virgin olive oil1 onion 1 glass of wine Douloufakis Enotria Rosesalt pepper For the fried potatoes:1 kg potatoessalt UtensilsA big frying pan with a lid How to cook sautéed lamb 1. Wash and drain the…