The wine region of Trifilia is located in the region of Messinia of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tsolis or the Domaine Tsolis produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Trifilia are Moschofilero, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Trifilia often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or citrus fruit.
We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of Trifilia, producing 16 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Trifilia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
In 1932, the Italian government expanded the boundaries of Chianti to incorporate neighbouring territories where grapes and chianti-style wines had long been produced. And in 1967, four years after the enactment of the Italian DOC system (Denominazione di Origine Controllata), the first official Chianti DOC was created, including seven sub-zones: Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Rùfina, Colli Aretini, Colline Pisane and Montalbano, plus the original Chianti Classico. The entire area was elevated ...
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