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Avgoustiatis (r)
A variety of mainly Western Peloponnese, with good dynamics, which produces not very heavy wines,
rich in alcohol, moderate tannins, medium body and aromas of red fruits, herbs and maybe leather.

Black Mesenikola (r)
Cultivated exclusively in the homonymous region of Central Greece, to a limited extend, but it is
responsible for PDO Mesenikola wines, which are characterized by the fact that they are pleasantly
drunk.

Daphni (w)
An almost forgotten variety of the Cretan vineyard which produces round wines which retain their strong
aromas (laurel, other herbs and ripe fruit) despite the hot climate in which the variety is cultivated. Wines
made of Daphni have medium acidity and alcohol.

Debina (w)
We come across it mainly in Epirus (Northern Greece) and it produces dry white wines with a refreshing
acidity and a relatively low content of alcohol as well as a small volume, with a characteristic aroma of
green apple and semi-sparkling as well as sparkling wines worth mentioning (PDO Zitsa).

Kotsifali (r)
A variety which is the trademark of the Cretan vineyard and its wines are the epitome of the
Mediterranean wine character: soft tannins, medium to high alcohol and a moderate body, retaining,
however, enough acidity, with aromas of moderate intensity which reminds one of leather, flowers and
dry fruits. We find it in PDO Peza and PDO Archanes wines.

Kydonitsa (w)
It is part of PDO Monemvasia-Malvasia sweet wines, “saved” from extinction in the 21 century and
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produces very good dry wines with an impressive nose with the aroma of quince being its characteristic
one, from which it obviously took its name. It is come across and valued for years now for its dynamics, in
the area of southeastern Peloponnese.

Lagorthi (w)
A North European elegant result in a hot Mediterranean country environment is what the Lagorthi
variety ensures for its wines if it is properly cultivated and vinified. We come across it mainly in the North
of the Peloponnese and it produces fine and aromatic wines with a crispy acidity and quietly low
content of alcohol, appropriate even for some years of aging.

Liatiko (r)
The finesse of this Cretan variety is excellent in the red wines it produces, while its dynamics peaks in
dessert wines. Red wines and spices dominate the aromatic dynamics of the dry red wines of this
variety, while their color is never too deep, maybe proportionate to their soft tannins, reflecting Liatiko’s
resistance to and liking of a warm climate. It produces the PDO Dafnes wine.