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Synonyms
Katsano is a white grape variety, with its roots in Santorini, Greece.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to lemon, honey, minerality, lemon-blossom, honeyed and floral.
It is planted most seriously in Santorini.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and a preference for maritime.
On other labels it goes by Katsanó.
At the table it suits pan-fried haloumi cheese, pork-stuffed bean curd and pan-fried snapper with pickled ginger.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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pan-fried haloumi cheese
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pork-stuffed bean curd
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pan-fried snapper with pickled ginger
Also labelled.
Katsanó.
Bottles to look for.
- Gavalas Katsano, Santorini, Greece
Katsano: common questions
01.What does Katsano taste like?+
Katsano tastes of lemon, honey, minerality, lemon-blossom, honeyed and floral. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Katsano from?+
Katsano originates in Santorini, Greece.
03.Where is Katsano grown?+
The key regions for Katsano are Santorini.
04.What food pairs with Katsano?+
Pour it with pan-fried haloumi cheese, pork-stuffed bean curd and pan-fried snapper with pickled ginger.
05.What else is Katsano called?+
Katsano is also labelled Katsanó.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Greece.