Winery DougosMethistanes Red
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Methistanes Red of the Winery Dougos is in the top 90 of wines of Thessalia.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Methistanes Red of Winery Dougos in the region of Thessalia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Dougos's Methistanes Red.
Discover the grape variety: Xinomavro
Structured, taut reds with a clear ruby robe that quickly evolves towards tawny, firm tannins and sharp high acidity (hence its name, xino-mavro = acid-black), with aromas of red cherry, sun-dried tomato, black olive, dried herbs, spice, leather and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential, often compared to Nebbiolo. Absolute star of Naoussa PDO in Greek Macedonia, also Amyndeo PDO. Very late-ripening autochthonous Greek variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Methistanes Red from Winery Dougos are 2007, 0
Informations about the Winery Dougos
The Winery Dougos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Thessalia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Thessalia
Greek continental IGP (Larissa, Magnesia, Karditsa, Trikala) between Olympus, the Pindus and the Aegean, altitude vineyards, dry continental climate. Limniona signature indigenous red king in full revival: elegant and fresh with red cherry, raspberry, Mediterranean herbs, fine spices and floral touch, fine tannins and vibrant acidity — compared to Greek Pinot Noir. Structured Xinomavro in red, saline Assyrtiko and floral Malagousia in identity whites.
The word of the wine: Over-ripeness
Characteristic of grapes harvested late, rich in sugar, which give wines often mellow and marked by candied aromas.
