Giannikos WineryThe Lion Red
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Agiorgitiko and the Cabernet-Sauvignon.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the The Lion Red from the Giannikos Winery
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Lion Red of Giannikos Winery in the region of Peloponnesos is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Lion Red of Giannikos Winery in the region of Peloponnesos often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with The Lion Red
Pairings that work perfectly with The Lion Red
Original food and wine pairings with The Lion Red
The The Lion Red of Giannikos Winery matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of borscht (russia), lamb tagine with dried fruits and herbs or pljeskavica (balkan hamburger).
Details and technical informations about Giannikos Winery's The Lion Red.
Discover the grape variety: Agiorgitiko
It is very old in Greece, most certainly originating from the Aegean islands of Santorini(i) to be precise, where it is still the second black variety cultivated today. It is found in Canada (Quebec), in France it is practically unknown, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Lion Red from Giannikos Winery are 2015, 0, 2014
Informations about the Giannikos Winery
The Giannikos Winery is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Peloponnesos to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Load shedding
Unlike pumping over, the liquid part is completely removed from the tank before being poured over the marc. This allows for a better mixing of the solid particles and the juice.
