The flavor of forest floor in wine of Thrace

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

More information on of Thrace flavors

The wine region of Thrace of Turkey. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vino Dessera or the Domaine Sarafin produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Thrace are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Thrace 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 5 estates and châteaux in the of Thrace, producing 22 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Thrace go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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