Winery LafkiotisMavrodaphne de Patras
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Mavrodaphne de Patras of the Winery Lafkiotis is in the top 90 of wines of Patras.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lafkiotis's Mavrodaphne de Patras.
Discover the grape variety: Verjus
A very old grape variety, probably of southern origin, which was once found in many French regions including Picardy, it once abounded in the Seine basin and Burgundy, generally grown on trellises, arbors, against walls, etc. A very beautiful stump is now found climbing along the walls of the Reims Sciences Po Campus (Marne), given as being over 300 years old. It was also known in Italy, Germany, ... and well before the phylloxera crisis and because of its great vigour, it was customary to graft on "Verjus" varieties that lacked it. Today, it is on the verge of extinction, but it can be found among a few amateur gardeners who sometimes use it as an ornamental vine. Note that it has never been used as a wine grape because its wine is frankly bad.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Mavrodaphne de Patras from Winery Lafkiotis are 0
Informations about the Winery Lafkiotis
The Winery Lafkiotis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Patras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Patras
The wine region of Patras is located in the region of Achaia of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cavino or the Domaine Cavino produce mainly wines sweet, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Patras are Agiorgitiko, Savatiano and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Patras often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, earth or citrus fruit.
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: Malolactic fermentation
Called second fermentation or malo for short. It is the degradation (under the effect of bacteria) of the malic acid naturally present in the wine into milder, less aggressive lactic acid. Some producers or wineries refuse this operation by "blocking the malo" (by cold and adding SO2) to keep a maximum of acidity which carries the aromas and accentuates the sensation of freshness.
