The flavor of 5-spice powder in wine of Mirdite

Discover the of Mirdite wines revealing the of 5-spice powder flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

More information on of Mirdite flavors

The wine region of Mirdite of Albania. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Arbëri or the Domaine Kantina CACO produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mirdite are Merlot et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mirdite often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Mirdite, producing 5 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Mirdite go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or pork.

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