The wine region of Siatista is located in the region of Kozani of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Dio Fili or the Domaine Diamantis produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Siatista are Xinomavro, Pinot noir and Gewurztraminer, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Siatista often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, citrus fruit or tree fruit.
In the mouth of Siatista is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Siatista, producing 11 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Siatista go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison).
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