Mavrodafni (Μαυροδάφνη)

It is a black Greek wine variety grown in the northwestern Peloponnese (especially around the area of Patras) and in some Ionian Islands (Cephalonia in particular). From this variety, alone or along with the variety Korinthiaki black, the sweet red wine wine Appellation of Origin Controlled Mavrodafni Patron and Mavrodafni Cephalonia is produced. The grapes are usually modest, moderate in size and spherical shape. The bark is blue-dark red colored, thick and rigid skin and the flesh is juicy and colorless.

Characteristics of wine produced
The variety is one of the best Greek varieties for production of natural sweet red wines suitable for aging. The resulting wines are deep ruby color and matured in oak barrels at least two years. But may remain for maturing in oak barrels until eight years, when marvelous aromas are developed. In these wines detected aromas are cherry, vanilla and dried fruit (especially raisins and chocolate) and is an ideal dessert wine.

Bitter chocolate mousse with Mavrodafni

Ingredients (for 8 to 10 people)
8 eggs (separate the white)
5-6 large spoonfuls of sugar
1 teaspoon liquid vanilla
400 gr couverture chocolate (70% cocoa)
1 / 2 liter fresh cream
1 / 2 cup Mavrodafni

Melt the chocolate in ben marie. Hit the cream with sugar and vanilla to make whipped cream. Hit in the blender with the white sugar until becoming thick. Lower the speed and add one by one the yolks and then Mavrodafni. Hit lightly for another 2-3 minutes. Mix with slight movements the chocolate mixture, the eggs and the fresh cream. Empty the mousse into individual bowls and cold in the refrigerator.

For a bitter taste, you may reduce or completely remove the sugar.

Enjoy it with a glass of Mavrodafni!