Top 100 wines of Achaia - Page 2
Discover the top 100 best wines of Achaia of Achaia as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Achaia and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Achaia
North Peloponnese coast around Patras, vineyards from coastal plain to slopes of Panachaïkos and Chelmos mountains (>1,000 m). Roditis white-rosé king (PDO Patra): crisp and refreshing with citrus, white peach, melon, white flowers and herbal touch — emblem of Greek summers. Mavrodaphne fortified sweet red king (aged min. 1 year in barrel): deep and velvety with fig, raisin, cocoa, coffee, caramel.
Four PDOs, cradle of Achaia Clauss (1861).
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
