Thursday, 9 April 2009

Basic Wine Classification













According to color:
  • White: produced from white or red grapes with white vinification
  • Rosé: Produced by red vines, grape stays with marc
  • Red: From red grapes, grape stays with marc during fermentation
According to concision in sugars
  • Dry: without sugars
  • Semi-sweet: Contains sugars less than 45 grams per litre
  • Sweet: Contains sugars more than 45 grams per litre
According to category
  • Table wines: Common wines that do not deserve according to legislation some specific identity
  • Local wines: Table wines that deserve to have an identity according to their geographical descent.
  • AOC: Wines of known quality that are produced and vinified in specific wine area from specific vine varieties in controlled production per 1000 m2.

Wednesday, 8 April 2009

Domaine Evharis Red (Κτήμα Εύχαρις Ερυθρός)


Varietal Composition: Grenache Rouge 10%, Syrah 60%, Merlot 30%

A complex bouquet with underlying hints of vanilla, soft tannins, a velvety texture and an enchanting finish.

Ideal after being aged 4 years in the bottle, for special events.

Best served with roast or stewed meat and yellow cheeses

Produced by: Domaine Evharis

Price: Approx. 15.00€

Tuesday, 7 April 2009

Paraga (Παράγκα)


Varietal Composition: Xinomavro, Agiorgitiko, Merlot, Syrah

Its color is deep red and its bouquet is rich and reminiscent of cinnamon, clove, fruit Burned and green pepper. The flavor is full, fine, with aromas of earth, spice and oak wood notes and impressive length.

Price: Approx. 9.00€

Xinomavro (Ξυνόμαυρο)


Cultivation Areas: Western. Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Chalkidiki, N. Larissis (Rapsani)

Plant: The plant is strong, robust, productive, with susceptibility to drought. It is also sensitive to various diseases and infectious degeneration. The vegetation begins in mid-April and matures after 20 September depending on the cultivation area.

Wine: General-variety red wine with high acidity, aromatic potential and vivd color. It also gives rose and sparkling wines. Participates in OPAP wines (Naoussa, Amyntaio, Goumenissa) and local wines

Some Labels: Paraga (Παράγκα)
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