Winery Μπαραφάκα (Barafakas)Χίλια Χρόνια Ερυθρός (Thousand Years Red)
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Agiorgitiko and the Cabernet-Sauvignon.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
The Χίλια Χρόνια Ερυθρός (Thousand Years Red) of the Winery Μπαραφάκα (Barafakas) is in the top 90 of wines of Nemea.
Taste structure of the Χίλια Χρόνια Ερυθρός (Thousand Years Red) from the Winery Μπαραφάκα (Barafakas)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Χίλια Χρόνια Ερυθρός (Thousand Years Red) of Winery Μπαραφάκα (Barafakas) in the region of Peloponnesos is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Χίλια Χρόνια Ερυθρός (Thousand Years Red) of Winery Μπαραφάκα (Barafakas) in the region of Peloponnesos often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Χίλια Χρόνια Ερυθρός (Thousand Years Red)
Pairings that work perfectly with Χίλια Χρόνια Ερυθρός (Thousand Years Red)
Original food and wine pairings with Χίλια Χρόνια Ερυθρός (Thousand Years Red)
The Χίλια Χρόνια Ερυθρός (Thousand Years Red) of Winery Μπαραφάκα (Barafakas) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), express couscous in a pressure cooker or gigolette of rabbit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Μπαραφάκα (Barafakas)'s Χίλια Χρόνια Ερυθρός (Thousand Years Red).
Discover the grape variety: Agiorgitiko
It is very old in Greece, most certainly originating from the Aegean islands of Santorini(i) to be precise, where it is still the second black variety cultivated today. It is found in Canada (Quebec), in France it is practically unknown, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Χίλια Χρόνια Ερυθρός (Thousand Years Red) from Winery Μπαραφάκα (Barafakas) are 2011, 2010, 2012
Informations about the Winery Μπαραφάκα (Barafakas)
The Winery Μπαραφάκα (Barafakas) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Nemea to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Nemea
The wine region of Nemea is located in the region of Argolida of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Aivalis Winery or the Domaine Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου) produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nemea are Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero and Assyrtiko, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nemea often reveals types of flavors of cherry, prune or cream and sometimes also flavors of oregano, almonds or mint.
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.
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