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Krassato

Krassato wine guide: what this red grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
Red
Body
Medium
Origin
Greece
Top region
Thessalia
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Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Krassato is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Thessalia, Greece.

Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.

Look for dark berries and leather.

The regions that matter for it are Thessalia.

In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.

Watch for the synonyms: Krasato.

At the table it suits roast lamb, cumin- and garlic-spiced beef strips and beef casserole.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium-low
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
High
Flavours
dark berriesleather
Styles
dry red

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 roast lamb
02 cumin- and garlic-spiced beef strips
03 beef casserole

Also labelled.

Krasato.

Krassato: common questions

01.
What does Krassato taste like?
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Krassato tastes of dark berries and leather. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.
Where is Krassato from?
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Krassato originates in Thessalia, Greece.
03.
Where is Krassato grown?
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The key regions for Krassato are Thessalia.
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What food pairs with Krassato?
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Pour it with roast lamb, cumin- and garlic-spiced beef strips and beef casserole.
05.
What else is Krassato called?
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Krassato is also labelled Krasato.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Greece.

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