The flavor of charcoal in wine of Epiros

Discover the of Epiros wines revealing the of charcoal flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

More information on of Epiros flavors

The wine region of Epiros of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Glinavos or the Domaine Katogi Averoff produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Epiros are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Xinomavro, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Epiros often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, black fruit or red fruit.

In the mouth of Epiros is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Epiros, producing 9 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Epiros go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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