Winery VlassidesShiraz
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or mature and hard cheese.
The Shiraz of the Winery Vlassides is in the top 10 of wines of Cyprus and in the top 10 of wines of Lemesos.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Shiraz of Winery Vlassides in the region of Lemesos often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Vlassides matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of brazilian feijoada, traditional tagine (morocco) or grilled pork ribs with barbecue sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vlassides's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Vlassides are 2018, 2017, 2019, 2016 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Vlassides
The Winery Vlassides is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Lemesos to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lemesos
The wine region of Lemesos of Cyprus. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vlassides or the Domaine KEO produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lemesos are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lemesos often reveals types of flavors of oaky, pineapple or orange and sometimes also flavors of nutty, honey or walnut.
The word of the wine: Fade in
Said of a wine whose different elements are perceived in the mouth in a pleasant and harmonious way.
