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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Kotsifali is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Crete, Greece.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
Look for red berries and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Crete and Rhodes.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
It blends readily with Mandilaria.
Watch for the synonyms: Kotrifali and Kotsiphali.
At the table it suits filo with ground lamb and spice, marinated barbecue beef skewers and devilled sausages.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Filo with Ground Lamb and Spice
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Marinated Barbecue Beef Skewers
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Devilled Sausages
Also labelled.
Kotrifali, Kotsiphali.
Bottles to look for.
- Aori 'Sandalos', Crete, Greece
- Aori Kotsifali, Crete, Greece
- Domaine Paterianakis 3.14 Kotsifali PGI Crete, Greece
- Domaine Zacharioudakis Kotsifali PGI Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Endochora Wines Kotsifali, Crete, Greece
- Gavalas Crete Wines Kotsifali PGI Crete, Greece
- Idaia Winery Fresco Rosso PGI Crete, Greece
- Karavitakis Winery Indigenous Yeast Kotsifali, Crete, Greece
Kotsifali: common questions
01.What does Kotsifali taste like?+
Kotsifali tastes of red berries and spice. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Kotsifali from?+
Kotsifali originates in Crete, Greece.
03.Where is Kotsifali grown?+
The key regions for Kotsifali are Crete and Rhodes.
04.What food pairs with Kotsifali?+
Pour it with filo with ground lamb and spice, marinated barbecue beef skewers and devilled sausages.
05.What else is Kotsifali called?+
Kotsifali is also labelled Kotrifali and Kotsiphali.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Greece.