Achaia

Achaia is a wine region in Greece.

The signature grape is Mavrodaphne, backed by Muscat, Roditis, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus two more.

The ground underneath is clay, limestone and volcanic.

The climate is mediterranean, running maritime.

The vineyards themselves read as hills and slopes.

The region is known for red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more.

Labels here fall under the PDO Patras, the PDO Patras Muscat and the PDO Rio Patras, plus one more.

At the table these bottles work with grilled seafood, lamb dishes, greek salad and mature cheeses.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• PDO Patras
• PDO Patras Muscat
• PDO Rio Patras
• PDO Mavrodaphne of Patras

Bottles to look for.

• Achaia Clauss Nama Sacramental, Attika, Greece
• Acheon 'Iron S' White, Achaia, Greece
• Antonopoulos 'Anax' Chardonnay PGI Achaia, Peloponnese, Greece
• Antonopoulos Vineyards 'Adoli Ghis' PGI Achaia, Peloponnese, Greece
• Antonopoulos Vineyards Cabernet Nea Dris PGI Achaia, Peloponnese, Greece
• Antonopoulos Vineyards Private Collection Red PGI Achaia, Peloponnese, Greece
• Antonopoulos Vineyards Private Collection White PGI Achaia, Peloponnese, Greece
• Cavino 'Irida' Cabernet Sauvignon PGI Achaia, Peloponnese, Greece

At the table.

• Grilled seafood
• Lamb dishes
• Greek salad
• Mature cheeses
• Pasta with tomato sauce

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Nearby regions.

Achaia: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Greece.