Winery KatsarosValos
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Xinomavro.
This wine generally goes well with
The Valos of the Winery Katsaros is in the top 5 of wines of Krania.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Valos of Winery Katsaros in the region of Thessalia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Discover the grape variety: Xinomavro
Structured, taut reds with a clear ruby robe that quickly evolves towards tawny, firm tannins and sharp high acidity (hence its name, xino-mavro = acid-black), with aromas of red cherry, sun-dried tomato, black olive, dried herbs, spice, leather and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential, often compared to Nebbiolo. Absolute star of Naoussa PDO in Greek Macedonia, also Amyndeo PDO. Very late-ripening autochthonous Greek variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Valos from Winery Katsaros are 2013, 2015, 2014, 0 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Katsaros
The Winery Katsaros is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Krania to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Krania
The wine region of Krania is located in the region of Larissa of Thessalia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Katsaros or the Domaine Katsaros produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Krania are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Xinomavro, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Krania often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
The wine region of Thessalia
Greek continental IGP (Larissa, Magnesia, Karditsa, Trikala) between Olympus, the Pindus and the Aegean, altitude vineyards, dry continental climate. Limniona signature indigenous red king in full revival: elegant and fresh with red cherry, raspberry, Mediterranean herbs, fine spices and floral touch, fine tannins and vibrant acidity — compared to Greek Pinot Noir. Structured Xinomavro in red, saline Assyrtiko and floral Malagousia in identity whites.
The word of the wine: Côte des Bar
This is the name given to the vineyards of the Aube, which are closer to Burgundy, and some of the wines produced here bear witness to this proximity. The pinot noir dominates, the meunier is practically absent. Two crus have become references: Riceys, where a rosé without bubbles is also produced, and Montgueux near Troyes, renowned for its Chardonnay.
