Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης)Rizitis White (Ριζίτης Λευκός)
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Rizitis White (Ριζίτης Λευκός) of the Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης) is in the top 10 of wines of Chania.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rizitis White (Ριζίτης Λευκός) of Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης) in the region of Crete often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Discover the grape variety: Vilana
A very old grape variety grown in Greece - one of the main ones - most often at high altitude, it is said to have originated on the island of Crete. It can also be found in Italy, but is practically unknown in France. D.N.A. analyses have shown that it is related to Thrapsthiri and Vidiano.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rizitis White (Ριζίτης Λευκός) from Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης) are 2019, 2018, 2014, 0 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης)
The Winery Dourakis (Ντουρακης) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Chania to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chania
The wine region of Chania is located in the region of Crete of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Manousakis or the Domaine Dourakis (Ντουρακης) produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chania are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Vilana and Vidiano, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chania often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or earth.
The wine region of Crete
The wine region of Crete of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lyrarakis or the Domaine Economou (Oikonomoy) produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crete are Vidiano, Vilana and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Crete often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, cocoa or raisin and sometimes also flavors of mushroom, red cherry or red fruit.
The word of the wine: Pigeage
Operation consisting of a vertical treading to push the cap of marc into the wine, which promotes extraction. Pigeage can be carried out mechanically with jacks that plunge into the vat. Traditionally, it is the men who go down into the vats and push the cap by trampling it.
