Wines made from Savatiano grapes of Continental Greece
Discover the best wines made with Savatiano as a single variety or as a blend of Continental Greece.
More informations about the variety Savatiano
This is one of the most widely cultivated grape varieties in Greece, particularly in the regions of Attica, Euboea and Boeotia, and is virtually unknown in France. It is believed to be a cross between roditis and karystino, two varieties also of Greek origin.
More informations about the region of Continental Greece
CentralGreece is a large geographical region in the heart of mainland Greece. Home to around 4. 5 million Greeks and the capital city, Athens, the region is also the birthplace of one of the country's most famous wines, Retsina. ALong with this idiosyncratic wine (which is mostly made from the local Savatiano grape), many Dry red and white wines are produced in Central Greece, from varieties as far-ranging as Assyrtico, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Athiri.
What are the typical flavors of the Savatiano grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Savatiano
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Savatiano
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Savatiano
- EarthPresent in 2% of Savatiano
- OakPresent in 2% of Savatiano
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Savatiano
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Savatiano
- RosemaryPresent in 1% of Savatiano
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Savatiano
- PeachPresent in 1% of Savatiano
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Savatiano
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Savatiano
- StonePresent in 1% of Savatiano
- PearPresent in 1% of Savatiano
- LemonPresent in 1% of Savatiano
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Savatiano
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Savatiano
- FloralPresent in 1% of Savatiano
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