Top 100 wines of Patras
Discover the top 100 best wines of Patras of Achaia as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Patras and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Patras
The wine region of Patras is located in the region of Achaia of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cavino or the Domaine Cavino produce mainly wines sweet, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Patras are Agiorgitiko, Savatiano and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Patras often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, earth or citrus fruit.
We currently count 20 estates and châteaux in the of Patras, producing 55 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Patras go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pasta.
Discover the grape variety: Savatiano
This is one of the most widely cultivated grape varieties in Greece, particularly in the regions of Attica, Euboea and Boeotia, and is virtually unknown in France. It is believed to be a cross between roditis and karystino, two varieties also of Greek origin.
News from the vineyard of Patras
2022 harvest: Labour shortages and Omicron ‘serious’ concerns for New Zealand
As the 2022 harvest in New Zealand gathers pace, increasing production costs and the on-going effects of the pandemic on border restrictions, markets, and supply chains have continued to impact the industry. Over the past 12 months the availability of labour has been a ‘huge concern’ for many growers and wineries, according to New Zealand Winegrowers. ‘The introduction of Omicron into the New Zealand community on the cusp of vintage 2022 is a very serious concern for growers and wineries, as thi ...
Port and Sherry importers incensed by UK duty tax plans
Prices on Port and Sherry could increase by around 13% in the UK if the government presses ahead with its duty tax reform as planned, according to industry leaders. Producers and merchants have been left incensed by the plans, said the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) today (9 December), following a meeting with members connected to fortified wine. ‘If you like a glass of Port or Sherry at Christmas we suggest you make the most of it this year [because] it might be priced out of your C ...
Dream job? Majestic to pay ‘vintern’ to drink wine on holiday
Wine lovers with a valid passport can apply for the Majestic ‘vintern’ scheme, launched this week and dubbed by the retailer as ‘the best summer job ever’. A three-day placement will include a visit to Quinta da Boavista vineyards in Portugal’s picturesque Douro region. Majestic said the vintern will also taste wines from its Wine Club’s Spain & Portugal Summer Case ‘in situ’, before trying the same wines back at home for comparison. It is offering £600 remuneration for three days, which it ...