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Key regions
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Synonyms
Stavroto is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Thessalia, Greece.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruit, earth, spice, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Thessalia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Krassato and Xinomavro.
Watch for the synonyms: Ampelakiotiko, Ampelakiotiko Mavro and Stavromavro.
At the table it suits moussaka, slow-cooked beef short ribs and wild mushroom and herb risotto.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Moussaka
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Slow-cooked beef short ribs
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Wild mushroom and herb risotto
Also labelled.
Ampelakiotiko, Ampelakiotiko Mavro, Stavromavro.
Stavroto: common questions
01.What does Stavroto taste like?+
Stavroto tastes of red fruit, earth, spice, floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Stavroto from?+
Stavroto originates in Thessalia, Greece.
03.Where is Stavroto grown?+
The key regions for Stavroto are Thessalia.
04.What food pairs with Stavroto?+
Pour it with moussaka, slow-cooked beef short ribs and wild mushroom and herb risotto.
05.What else is Stavroto called?+
Stavroto is also labelled Ampelakiotiko, Ampelakiotiko Mavro and Stavromavro.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Greece.