Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης)Rizitis Red (Ριζίτης Ερυθρός)
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or mature and hard cheese.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rizitis Red (Ριζίτης Ερυθρός) of Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης) in the region of Crete often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Rizitis Red (Ριζίτης Ερυθρός)
Pairings that work perfectly with Rizitis Red (Ριζίτης Ερυθρός)
Original food and wine pairings with Rizitis Red (Ριζίτης Ερυθρός)
The Rizitis Red (Ριζίτης Ερυθρός) of Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, auvergne potée or mushroom and bacon cake.
Details and technical informations about Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης)'s Rizitis Red (Ριζίτης Ερυθρός).
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rizitis Red (Ριζίτης Ερυθρός) from Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης) are 2018, 2017, 0
Informations about the Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης)
The Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης) is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Crete to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crete
Largest Greek island and 2nd national wine region, millennia-old Minoan heritage. Signature native Vidiano in whites, rediscovered jewel: ample, expressive with signature apricot, yellow peach, white flowers, honey, tropical fruit and a mineral touch, round and long palate. Also fresh lemony Vilana, rare Plyto and Thrapsathiri. Liatiko reds (most planted) supple with cherry, dried herbs and spice; fruity Kotsifali, tannic Mandilari.
The word of the wine: N-D
Negociant-distributor. In Champagne, a company that buys finished wines in bottles that are dressed under a brand name with the merchant's own labels.
