The wine region of Slopes of Paiko is located in the region of Kilkis of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kthma Xatzhbapyth or the Domaine Kthma Xatzhbapyth produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Slopes of Paiko are Xinomavro, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Assyrtiko, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Slopes of Paiko often reveals types of flavors of spices, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
In the mouth of Slopes of Paiko is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 3 estates and châteaux in the of Slopes of Paiko, producing 19 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Slopes of Paiko go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
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