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Liatiko is a red grape variety, with its roots in Crete, Greece.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark berries, cherry, fig, floral, spices and earth.
It is planted most seriously in Dafnes and Sitia.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Mandilaria.
On other labels it goes by Aleatiko, Liatis, Mavroliatis and Mavrodiati.
At the table it suits grilled lamb skewers, deep-dish pizza and raisin cake.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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grilled lamb skewers
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deep-dish pizza
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raisin cake
Also labelled.
Aleatiko, Liatis, Mavroliatis, Mavrodiati.
Bottles to look for.
- Boutari Iouliatiko, Crete, Greece
- Diamantakis Winery 'Diamantopetra' Liatiko Rose PGI Crete, Greece
- Diamantakis Winery Petali Liatiko PGI Crete, Greece
- Douloufakis 'Dafnios' Liatiko, Dafnes, Greece
- Douloufakis 'Helios' Sweet Red, Crete, Greece
- Douloufakis Grande Reserve Liatiko, Dafnes, Greece
- Idaia Winery Liatiko PGI Crete, Greece
- Iliana Malihin Liatiko Rose, PGI Rethymno, Greece
Liatiko: common questions
01.What does Liatiko taste like?+
Liatiko tastes of dark berries, cherry, fig, floral, spices and earth. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Liatiko from?+
Liatiko originates in Crete, Greece.
03.Where is Liatiko grown?+
The key regions for Liatiko are Dafnes and Sitia.
04.What food pairs with Liatiko?+
Pour it with grilled lamb skewers, deep-dish pizza and raisin cake.
05.What else is Liatiko called?+
Liatiko is also labelled Aleatiko, Liatis, Mavroliatis and Mavrodiati.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Greece.