Winery ChrysostomouKidonies White (Κυδωνιες Λευκος Ξηρος)
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
The Kidonies White (Κυδωνιες Λευκος Ξηρος) of the Winery Chrysostomou is in the top 20 of wines of Pieria.
Food and wine pairings with Kidonies White (Κυδωνιες Λευκος Ξηρος)
Pairings that work perfectly with Kidonies White (Κυδωνιες Λευκος Ξηρος)
Original food and wine pairings with Kidonies White (Κυδωνιες Λευκος Ξηρος)
The Kidonies White (Κυδωνιες Λευκος Ξηρος) of Winery Chrysostomou matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of salmon with sorrel, mussels spanish style or zucchini quiche.
Discover the grape variety: Assyrtiko
This is a very old grape variety grown in Greece, particularly in the southern Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea, and more specifically in the Santorini archipelago. It is related to gaidouria and platani. In this country, it is quite often "associated" with other grape varieties such as aïdani, athiri, malagousia, ... . Assyrtiko can be found in Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, the United States, Mexico, South Africa, etc. Little known in France, it is nevertheless registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A.
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Informations about the Winery Chrysostomou
The Winery Chrysostomou is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Pieria to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Pieria
The wine region of Pieria is located in the region of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kitrvs or the Domaine Kitrvs produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pieria are Assyrtiko, Xinomavro and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pieria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, dried fruit or oak.
The wine region of Macedonia
Greek Macedonia (Makedonia) is an expansive region in Northern Greece. It is bordered by the Republic of North Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria to the north and the Aegean Sea in the South. The vineyards in the mountainous region are extensively planted to Xynomavro, along with Roditis, Limnio and the more-international Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. Macedonian red wines are noted for their firm tannins and big flavors, and the best examples are among Greece's most-sought-after reds.
The word of the wine: Ugni blanc
White grape variety of Italian origin, and the main white variety grown in France. Its large bunches give fine, light and lively wines, suitable for distillation: today it is the main variety for making cognac and armagnac. Ugni blanc, which is a little richer in alcohol when grown in Mediterranean regions, is used in the blending of the Provence and Corsica appellations, often in association with other grape varieties that bring aromas and structure, such as clairette, grenache blanc or sauvignon. Ugni blanc is also used, on a secondary basis, in the production of certain white wines in Gironde (AOC Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, etc.).
