Winery MavrodaphneMavrodaphne of Patras Reserve
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Mavrodaphne of Patras Reserve of Winery Mavrodaphne in the region of Peloponnesos often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Details and technical informations about Winery Mavrodaphne's Mavrodaphne of Patras Reserve.
Discover the grape variety: Furmint
Furmint is a very old Hungarian grape variety. It arrived in France in the 1800s. The bunches of Furmint are of medium size. They are compact and cylindrical. The berries are also of medium size. They are either short elliptical or rounded. Their thick skin changes from greenish white to reddish once the fruit is mature. This grape variety is known throughout the world for being part of the composition of the Hungarian Tokaj vintage. Robust, rich in alcohol and acidity, it needs light soil and a warm, dry climate to be fertile. It must also be pruned short and its budding takes place 7 days after the Chasselas. As for its maturity, it is of the second late period. This grape variety fears grey rot and erinosis. When vinified dry, Furmint produces a very fragrant, fine and highly alcoholic white wine.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Mavrodaphne of Patras Reserve from Winery Mavrodaphne are 2009, 0
Informations about the Winery Mavrodaphne
The Winery Mavrodaphne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Patras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Patras
The wine region of Patras is located in the region of Achaia of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cavino or the Domaine Cavino produce mainly wines sweet, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Patras are Agiorgitiko, Savatiano and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Patras often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, earth or citrus fruit.
The wine region of Peloponnesos
The Peloponnese Peninsula (Peloponnesus) is a large landform on the southern edge of continental Greece. Covered in mountains, rugged plateaus and valleys, the area has an abundance of mesoClimates and terroirs suitable for premium viticulture. Native Grape varieties such as Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero and Mavrodaphne are planted throughout the peninsula. They produce everything from fresh, minerally white wines to Rich, ageworthy 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.).
