Winery Ktima KelesidiArothimies (Αροθυμίες)
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Xinomavro and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with game (deer, venison), mature and hard cheese or pasta.
Taste structure of the Arothimies (Αροθυμίες) from the Winery Ktima Kelesidi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Arothimies (Αροθυμίες) of Winery Ktima Kelesidi in the region of Macedonia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Arothimies (Αροθυμίες)
Pairings that work perfectly with Arothimies (Αροθυμίες)
Original food and wine pairings with Arothimies (Αροθυμίες)
The Arothimies (Αροθυμίες) of Winery Ktima Kelesidi matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, game (deer, venison) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of three ways to prepare chinese noodles, duck breast with foie gras sauce or mushroom and cured ham quiche.
Discover the grape variety: Xinomavro
A very old grape variety grown in Greece and very well known in Central Macedonia. It is most certainly a descendant of white gouais and should not be confused with mavrud or mavroudi. It should be noted that many grape varieties have the synonym mavro. Xinomavro is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
Informations about the Winery Ktima Kelesidi
The Winery Ktima Kelesidi is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Naoussa to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Naoussa
The wine region of Naoussa is located in the region of Imathia of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Boutari or the Domaine Thymiopoulos produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Naoussa are Xinomavro, Merlot and Assyrtiko, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Naoussa often reveals types of flavors of cherry, game or fennel and sometimes also flavors of saline, fresh strawberries or anise.
The wine region of Macedonia
Greek Macedonia (Makedonia) is an expansive region in Northern Greece. It is bordered by the Republic of North Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria to the north and the Aegean Sea in the South. The vineyards in the mountainous region are extensively planted to Xynomavro, along with Roditis, Limnio and the more-international Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. Macedonian red wines are noted for their firm tannins and big flavors, and the best examples are among Greece's most-sought-after reds.
The word of the wine: Casting
Preparatory phase of the wine-making process consisting in bursting the grapes in order to release the juice.
