The wine region of Cephalonia is located in the region of Ionian Islands of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gentilini or the Domaine Sclavus (Sclavos) produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cephalonia are Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero and Malbec, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cephalonia often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, pineapple or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Cephalonia, producing 67 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cephalonia go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or beef.
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