The flavor of dried fruit in wine of Thrace

Discover the of Thrace wines revealing the of dried fruit flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

More information on of Thrace flavors

The wine region of Thrace of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Chamlija or the Château Kalpak produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Thrace are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Thrace often reveals types of flavors of cherry, grapefruit or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of jam, mint or prune.

We currently count 53 estates and châteaux in the of Thrace, producing 514 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Thrace go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork.

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