Top 100 wines of Kavala
Discover the top 100 best wines of Kavala of Kavala as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Kavala and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Kavala
Greek PGI covering the Kavala prefecture and the island of Thassos, renowned terroir on the south-eastern foothills of Mount Pangaion where sea breezes from the Strymonikos Gulf keep temperatures fresh, stony well-drained soils. Assyrtiko and Malagousia are the native signature whites: Assyrtiko taut and mineral with citrus and a saline edge, Malagousia ample with stone fruits and flowers. Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot and Agiorgitiko in full-bodied reds with dark fruits and balanced tannins.
Discover the grape variety: Agiorgitiko
Supple and structured reds with a deep ruby colour, melted tannins and moderate acidity, on intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits (cherry, plum, blackberry), sweet spices, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. Made as young approachable reds, fresh rosés and barrel-aged keepers. The absolute star of Nemea PDO in the Peloponnese (Greece's flagship red appellation). Native Greek variety, one of the most widely planted in the country.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Kavala
wines from the region of Kavala go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of risotto with fresh salmon and zucchini, thai shrimp sauce or brownies with nuts.
