Dafnes

Dafnes is an appellation of Crete, Greece.

Liatiko leads the plantings, with Vidiano alongside it.

The ground underneath is gravel and sand.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal.

Red wine, sweet wine and white wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and fruity, herbal character, made from sun-dried grapes and sweet and complex, plus three more.

Labels here fall under the PDO Dafnes.

Names to look for on a shelf: Douloufakis and Silva Daskalaki Winery.

At the table these bottles work with grilled lamb, pork dishes, vegetable moussaka and seafood.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich and fruity, Herbal character.

Sweet: Made from sun-dried grapes, Sweet and complex.

White: Fresh and fruity when young.

Sparkling: Vibrant and lively, Showcasing the local varietals.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• PDO Dafnes

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Douloufakis 'Dafnios' Liatiko, Dafnes, Greece
• Douloufakis 'Dafnios' Rose, Dafnes, Greece
• Douloufakis Grande Reserve Liatiko, Dafnes, Greece
• Douloufakis Traditional Method Brut, Dafnes, Greece
• Silva Daskalaki Winery 'Emilia' Natural Sweet Wine, Dafnes, Greece
• Silva Daskalaki Winery 'Vorinos' White, Dafnes, Greece
• Silva Daskalaki Winery 'Vorinos', Dafnes, Greece

At the table.

• Grilled lamb
• Pork dishes
• Vegetable moussaka
• Seafood
• Cheese platter

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Dafnes: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Greece, or the wider Crete guide.