An autochthonous Italian grape variety that has been cultivated for a very long time and is fairly common in the northern part of Italy (Trentino, Alto Adige, etc.). It can also be found in Slovenia, Croatia (Istria, etc.) and the United States (California, etc.), but is virtually unknown in France. Genetic analyses have revealed that it is the niece or nephew of dureza and therefore the aunt or uncle of syrah. It is also said to be related to marzemino, lagrein and refosco dal peduncolo rosso.

Informations about the Winery Zoumberaki Family (Οικογένειας Ζουμπεράκη)

The winery offers 8 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Crete

The Winery Zoumberaki Family (Οικογένειας Ζουμπεράκη) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Crete to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 5000 of of Greece wines

In the top 550 of of Crete wines

In the top 45000 of pink wines

In the top 900000 wines of the world

The wine region of Crete

The wine region of Crete of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lyrarakis or the Domaine Economou (Oikonomoy) produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crete are Vidiano, Vilana and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Crete often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, cocoa or raisin and sometimes also flavors of mushroom, red cherry or red fruit.

The word of the wine: Varietal wine

Name given to the local wine (IGP), produced from a single grape variety that gives the wine its characteristics of structure and aroma. The Languedoc is the leading producer of this type of wine, from most of the major French grape varieties.