Greek Grapes
Liatiko
Liatiko is an old Greek red wine grape that grows on the island of Crete.
Liatico Flavors
Liatico produces wines with intense, juicy flavors of dark cherry, wild berries, and hints of herbs.
 Cherry |
 Berries |
 Violets |
 Herbs |
Liatico Profile
Liatiko wines are medium bodied with soft tannins and fresh acidity:
| SUGAR: | Dry (3 g/l) |
| BODY: | Medium - Light |
| TANNINS: | Medium - Low |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ACOHOL: | 12.5-13.5% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 14-15°C (57-59°F) |
Liatico Food Pairing
Liatico pairs well with Mediterranean dishes like Pizza, Pasta, and grilled meats.
 Antipasti |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Sandwitch |
 Pasta |
 Mushroom |
 Sausages |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
Excellent pairings
Antipasti. Pizza. Burgers.
Smoked Ham. Prosciutto. Salami.
Lasagna. Spagetti with Meatballs.
Pasta with Mushrooms or Truffles.
Grilled Chicken. Lamb. Pork.
Veal Fillet with Mushroom Sauce.
The Ideal Glass for Liatico
Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas.
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The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
Liatico Cheese Pairing
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Wine Region Crete
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Crete PDO Regions
Crete is the largest Greek island. It has a long winemaking history, dating back thousands of years, with an array indigenous grapes:
Liatiko is used to make both dry and sweet red wines, often with a light to medium body and hints of dried fruit.
Kotsifali, often blended with Mandilaria, creates balanced, fruit-forward reds.
Vilana is the most important white grape of the island.
Vidiano is an emerging star. It produces high-quality wines with moderate acidity and complex aromas of peach, apricot, melon, herbs and honey.
Crete as 4 PDO regions created in 1971:
PDO Archanes (ΠΟΠ Αρχάνες)
Dry Reds from Kotsifali and Mandilaria
PDO Dafnes (ΠΟΠ Δαφνές)
Dry Reds from 100% Liatiko
Sweet Red from 100% sun-dried Liatiko
Sweet Red from 100% fortified Liatiko
PDO Peza (ΠΟΠ Πεζά)
Dry Reds from Kotsifali and Mandilaria
Dry Whites from 100% Vilana
PDO Sitia (ΠΟΠ Σητεία)
Dry Reds from min 80% Liatiko and Mandilaria
Dry Whites: from 70% Vilana and 30 Thrapsathiri
Sweet Reds from 100% sun-dried Liatiko
Sweet Reds from 100% fortified Liatiko