Top 100 wines of Zakynthos
Discover the top 100 best wines of Zakynthos of Zakynthos as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Zakynthos and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Zakynthos
The wine region of Zakynthos is located in the region of Ionian Islands of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Grampsas or the Domaine Solomos produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Zakynthos are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Moschofilero, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Zakynthos often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or earth.
We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Zakynthos, producing 42 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Zakynthos go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
News from the vineyard of Zakynthos
The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Charles Lamboley
Charles Lamboley, marketing and communication director from Vignerons des Terres Secrètes, explains the differences between the appellation Mâcon-Villages and Mâcon plus a geographical denomination. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (March 2020). The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of t ...
Police seize counterfeit Penfolds wines in China
Police raids in Jiangsu province uncovered more than 8,000 bottles of counterfeit Penfolds wines as part of a larger anti-fraud investigation spanning several regions of China, reported the Vino-Joy publication, citing local media. A workshop suspected of producing imitation Penfolds wines was also discovered, alongside and tens of thousands of other items, from packaging to trademark logos. Six people were arrested, the publication said. Australia’s Penfolds has a long-standing and strong reput ...
A new level of identity for Canary Island wines
“Origen 1989” by Bodega el Lomo is a wine made from the certified parcel of, “Los Laureles”, a 12ha vineyard at 600m of altitude that holds centenary bush vines. It’s the first wine certified under this new system, having just arrived to market this month with others to come in the near future. While the DO Islas Canarias covers the entire territory of these eight Spanish islands off the western coast of Africa, there are 10 other DOs that govern the wines of certai ...