Drama

Wine from Drama comes out of Macedonia, Greece, where it sits as a wine region.

Cabernet Sauvignon leads the plantings, with Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, plus two more alongside it.

The ground underneath is clay, free-draining and sand.

The climate is varied, running continental and mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal, hills and mountains.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and dry, showcasing citrus and floral notes, light and refreshing and vibrant red fruit character.

At the table these bottles work with white fish, grilled vegetables, lamb and greek salad.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

White: Crisp and dry, Showcasing citrus and floral notes.

Rosé: Light and refreshing, Vibrant red fruit character.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Amalagos 'Ploes' Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Rose, Drama, Greece
• Amalagos 'Ploes' Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot, Drama, Greece
• Costa Lazaridi Amethystos Cava PGI Drama, Macedonia, Greece
• Costa Lazaridi Amethystos Red PGI Drama, Macedonia, Greece
• Costa Lazaridi Amethystos White PGI Drama, Macedonia, Greece
• Costa Lazaridi Chateau Julia Assyrtiko PGI Drama, Macedonia, Greece
• Costa Lazaridi Chateau Julia Chardonnay PGI Drama, Macedonia, Greece
• Costa Lazaridi Chateau Julia Merlot PGI Drama, Macedonia, Greece

At the table.

• White fish
• Grilled vegetables
• Lamb
• Greek salad
• Pasta with tomato sauce

Serving and cellaring.

• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Drama: common questions

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