Winery Achaia ClaussImperial Mavrodaphne of Patras (Μαυροδάφνη Πατρών)
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Imperial Mavrodaphne of Patras (Μαυροδάφνη Πατρών) of the Winery Achaia Clauss is in the top 20 of wines of Patras.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Imperial Mavrodaphne of Patras (Μαυροδάφνη Πατρών) of Winery Achaia Clauss in the region of Peloponnesos often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Achaia Clauss's Imperial Mavrodaphne of Patras (Μαυροδάφνη Πατρών).
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot is a red grape variety with small black berries that appeared at the end of the 18th century. It is produced in most of the Bordeaux terroirs, where it represents 58% of the planted area, and its best terroir is located in Pomerol and Saint-Emilion on cool, clay-limestone soils. At the mythical Château Pétrus, the wine is made with 95% Merlot, with a dark, dense colour, aromas of red and black fruits and a superb range of flavours, the Merlot transforms during its ageing to give way to notes of prunes, undergrowth and spices. On the palate, it is supple with distinguished tannins. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot is no longer exclusive to Bordeaux, it is nowadays vinified all over the world.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Imperial Mavrodaphne of Patras (Μαυροδάφνη Πατρών) from Winery Achaia Clauss are 0
Informations about the Winery Achaia Clauss
The Winery Achaia Clauss is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 39 wines for sale in the of Patras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Patras
The wine region of Patras is located in the region of Achaia of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cavino or the Domaine Cavino produce mainly wines sweet, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Patras are Agiorgitiko, Savatiano and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Patras often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, earth or citrus fruit.
The wine region of Peloponnesos
The Peloponnese Peninsula (Peloponnesus) is a large landform on the southern edge of continental Greece. Covered in mountains, rugged plateaus and valleys, the area has an abundance of mesoClimates and terroirs suitable for premium viticulture. Native Grape varieties such as Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero and Mavrodaphne are planted throughout the peninsula. They produce everything from fresh, minerally white wines to Rich, ageworthy reds.
The word of the wine: Faded
Said of a wine that has lost its brilliance and depth. It can also be used to describe the nose of an old wine that has lost its aromatic freshness.
