π Mandilaria
A red Greek grape from the Aegean islands giving dark, tannic wines.
Mandilaria is a red Greek grape from the islands of the Aegean Sea. It gives dark, tannic wines with deep colour. The grape grows on Crete, Santorini, Rhodes and Paros, that is, on the islands and in the Cyclades.
The main feature of Mandilaria is its very dark skin and high tannins. So the wine is dense and sometimes severe when young. It is often blended with other grapes to soften the taste: for example, on Paros wine from it is combined with Monemvasia. Thanks to its deep colour the grape is useful in blends.
On Crete Mandilaria is grown around Heraklion, in the wine areas of Peza and Archanes. The climate there is warm and dry, and the sea wind refreshes the vines. It is one of the widespread local grapes.
Mandilaria shows how many local grapes Greece has. They are almost unknown outside the country, but give the characteristic wines of the islands.
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- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Greek wine
- Where it grows
- π Crete, π Santorini, π Rhodes, π Paros, π Aegean Islands, π Heraklion (Peza, Archanes)
- Main grape in
- π Archanes, π Heraklion (Peza, Archanes), π Crete, π Cyclades, π Paros, π Peza, π Rhodes
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Mandilaria grape come from?
From Greece, from the Aegean islands: Crete, Santorini, Rhodes, Paros.
What wine does Mandilaria make?
A dark, tannic red wine with deep colour and high tannins.
Why is Mandilaria blended with other grapes?
To soften the taste: it has very dark skin and high tannins.
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