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Synonyms
Mavrodaphne is a red grape variety, with its roots in Peloponnese, Greece.
The wines show full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, sweet and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to marzipan, caramelized dark fruits, spices and exotic aromas.
It is planted most seriously in Peloponnese and Cephalonia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm, mediterranean climate.
On other labels it goes by Mavrodafni, Mavrodaphni and Thiniatiko.
At the table it suits baked figs with manouri cheese, tamarillo & pear crumble and fruit cake.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Baked figs with manouri cheese
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Tamarillo & pear crumble
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Fruit cake
Also labelled.
Mavrodafni, Mavrodaphni, Thiniatiko.
Bottles to look for.
- Achaia Clauss Grand Reserve Mavrodaphne of Patras, Peloponnese, Greece
- Achaia Clauss Imperial Mavrodaphne of Patras, Peloponnese, Greece
- Antonopoulos Vineyards Private Collection Red PGI Achaia, Peloponnese, Greece
- Cambas Mavrodaphne of Patras, Peloponnese, Greece
- Cavino 'Mavrodafne Reserve' Selected Barrel Mavrodaphne of Patras, Peloponnese, Greece
- Cavino Deus Mavrodaphne of Patras, Greece
- Cavino Mavrodaphne Of Patras, Peloponnese, Greece
- Domaine Foivos 'Nautilus' Red PGI Slopes of Aenos, Cephalonia, Greece
Mavrodaphne: common questions
01.What does Mavrodaphne taste like?+
Mavrodaphne tastes of marzipan, caramelized dark fruits, spices and exotic aromas. The wines show full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, sweet and high alcohol.
02.Where is Mavrodaphne from?+
Mavrodaphne originates in Peloponnese, Greece.
03.Where is Mavrodaphne grown?+
The key regions for Mavrodaphne are Peloponnese and Cephalonia.
04.What food pairs with Mavrodaphne?+
Pour it with baked figs with manouri cheese, tamarillo & pear crumble and fruit cake.
05.What else is Mavrodaphne called?+
Mavrodaphne is also labelled Mavrodafni, Mavrodaphni and Thiniatiko.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Greece.