Winery KontosFlaski (Φλασκί) Red
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Xinomavro and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Flaski (Φλασκί) Red of the Winery Kontos is in the top 90 of wines of Florina.
Food and wine pairings with Flaski (Φλασκί) Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Flaski (Φλασκί) Red
Original food and wine pairings with Flaski (Φλασκί) Red
The Flaski (Φλασκί) Red of Winery Kontos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roasted fillet of beef with parsley, tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes stuffed moroccan style with... or sarthe pot.
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.
Informations about the Winery Kontos
The Winery Kontos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Florina to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Florina
Greek PGI among the coolest and most mountainous in the country (Western Macedonia, up to 700 m), encompassing the Amynteon plateau. Xinomavro is the signature indigenous red: tannic and sharp with intense notes of dried tomato, black cherry, olive, herbs and a smoky-spicy touch, firm structure and superb ageing potential — often compared to Piedmontese Nebbiolo. Blended with Syrah or Merlot for rounder cuvées. Rosés show taut, acidic red fruits.
The wine region of Macedonia
Large wine region of northern Greece, 1st by volume, altitude vineyards tempered by mountain massifs. Signature Xinomavro ("acid black") as king grape: structured, complex reds with signature notes of tart cherry, dried tomato, black olive, Mediterranean herbs, leather and a mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing — compared to Nebbiolo. Stars in PDO Naoussa, Amyndeon, Goumenissa and Rapsani. Also lively, mineral Assyrtiko, aromatic Malagousia as whites.
The word of the wine: Saignée (rosé de)
Rosé wine made from a vat of black grapes after a short maceration period.
