Winery Economou (Oikonomoy)Sitia Red
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Sitia Red of the Winery Economou (Oikonomoy) is in the top 50 of wines of Greece and in the top 5 of wines of Crete.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sitia Red of Winery Economou (Oikonomoy) in the region of Crete often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, minerality or red fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Economou (Oikonomoy)'s Sitia Red.
Discover the grape variety: Jacquez
Deeply coloured, rustic reds with a characteristic foxy taste (wild strawberry, wild raspberry, labruscoid notes), deep purple colour, soft tannins and a light palate with moderate acidity. Banned in France since 1935 (one of six prohibited hybrids). Still found on heritage trellises in the Cévennes and in Brazil as a table wine. American black hybrid (Vitis aestivalis × vinifera) imported in the 19th century.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sitia Red from Winery Economou (Oikonomoy) are 1999, 2004, 2000, 2013 and 2006.
Informations about the Winery Economou (Oikonomoy)
The Winery Economou (Oikonomoy) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 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: Oenology
The science of the oenologist, which is essentially concerned with the elaboration and maturation of wines.
