Ep 167 - Northern Greece

This week we are talking about Northern Greece. This is week two of our Greek wine series. Part one was a general overview of Greek wine history and information so be sure to listen to that episode if you haven’t already.   Check out Wine Folly's article for a great map of the Greek wine regions   Wine Recommendations Alpha Estate Malagouzia Turtles Vineyard 2017 - priced around $19. Very aromatic wine with aromas of peach, honeydew, papaya, orange blossom and beeswax It’s dry with a light body, medium plus acidity and flavors similar to aromas - tropical fruits, floral and that beeswax again Love this wine especially not that we are finally getting some warm weather after a long winter. This definitely reminds me of summer - It’s light, fruity, crisp Reminds me of a warmer climate Riesling with those beautiful intense fruity aromas Food Pairing: Excellently married with green salads, baked vegetables, pasta, low fat fishes and a wide variety of Greek seafood   Domaine Costa Lazaridi Amethystos Rouge 2015 - priced around $20. This wine is a red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 20%, Agiorgitiko 10% It has aromas of red cherries, raspberries and a strawberry licorice smell as well as a little smoked meat and dusty aromas It’s dry with medium plus acidity, medium tannins, full body and flavors similar to aromas - red fruits, earth and meat. the nose on this wine is super fruity and candy like which is really fun This wine is approachable and we believe who appeal to a lot of folks the Merlot really helps to soften the tight structure Cabernet Sauvignon tends to have as well as add more fruit flavors and aromas According to the producer, In the right conditions it can age past 2025 Food Pairings: red meats like lamb but also red sauce beef casserole or soft mature cheeses like brie or Camembert.   Sources Wine Folly  Wine-Searcher  Greece Is  New Wines of Greece  Greek Wine Federation  Wine Sofa