Wine from Rhodes comes out of Greece, where it sits as a wine region.
The signature grape is Athiri, backed by Mandilaria (Amorghiano) and Moschato Aspro.
The ground underneath is free-draining.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as island and slopes.
Dry red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and fresh, showcasing the appeal of athiri, bold and aromatic and made from muscat varieties.
At the table these bottles work with seafood, grilled vegetables, poultry dishes and cheese.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Dry white: Crisp and fresh, Showcasing the appeal of athiri.
Sweet white: Bold and aromatic, Made from muscat varieties.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Aigaion The Original Anise Coffee Liqueur, Rhodes, Greece
- C.A.I.R 'Chevalier de Rhodes' Dry Red, Rhodes, Greece
- C.A.I.R 'Rodos 2400' White, Rhodes, Greece
- C.A.I.R Brut, Rhodes, Greece
- C.A.I.R Demi Sec, Rhodes, Greece
- Sifonios Distillery Cafe - Ouzo Liqueur, Rhodes, Greece
At the table.
- Seafood
- Grilled vegetables
- Poultry dishes
- Cheese
- Spicy cuisine
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Rhodes: common questions
01.What grapes is Rhodes known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Rhodes make?+
03.Where is Rhodes?+
04.What food goes with Rhodes wine?+
05.How long does Rhodes wine age?+
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