Winery KounakiRed Blend
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Red Blend of the Winery Kounaki is in the top 70 of wines of Rhodes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Kounaki's Red Blend.
Discover the grape variety: Alicante
Intensely colored reds with a deep red pulp, deep purple robe, supple tannins and an ample palate with moderate acidity, showing red and black fruit aromas and southern notes. Grown in Languedoc-Roussillon, Spain, Algeria and California, used primarily to intensify the color of southern blends and in entry-level cuvées. Black French teinturier variety obtained in 1866 by Henri Bouschet (petit bouschet × grenache).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Red Blend from Winery Kounaki are 2014, 0
Informations about the Winery Kounaki
The Winery Kounaki is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Rhodes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rhodes
Greek island AOP of the Dodecanese (ungrafted vines, phylloxera absent): Athiri the white signature (≥70% with Malagousia and Assyrtiko) — dry, fresh and mineral profile with citrus (lemon blossom), pineapple, peach, melon, gentle balance. Mandilaria (local Amorgiano) the red signature (≥70% with Mavrothiriko) — intense colour, aggressive tannins, high acidity, rustic character. Sparkling wines since 2011, low yields with intense aromas.
The wine region of Aegean Sea
West Turkish coastal region (Izmir, Manisa, Denizli, Aydin), ~53% of national production, sunny Mediterranean climate. Sultaniye: light and fresh with citrus, apple, melon. Bornova Misketi: aromatic and floral (rose, honey). Reds: Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah dense and sunny (blackcurrant, blackberry, pepper, garrigue, firm tannins) — international varieties that ripen perfectly here.
The word of the wine: Carpentry
A powerful red wine with a dense, rich body and a tight tannic structure.
