In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, pomegranate, thyme
Palate: red and black fruit, herbs, firm tannin
Caldera red: traditional Mavrotragano-Mandilaria field blend from Roussos. Firm tannin and savoury herb.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb
Firm tannin handles lamb fat; herbal lift echoes the chargrill. -
Stuffed eggplant
Tomato-meat filling meets Aegean tannic-savoury structure. -
Aged kefalotyri
Hard sheep cheese softens the grippy red.
How to serve Canava Roussos Caldera
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb, Stuffed eggplant, Aged kefalotyri. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Caldera blend of Mavrotragano and Mandilaria pulls from Roussos's heritage red parcels, presenting the historic island red blend as a single named cuvée.
- 2005 — Caldera blend introduced as Roussos's heritage red bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Canava Roussos
- Grapes
- Mavrotragano (50%), Mandilaria (50%)
- Classification
- PGI Cyclades
- Oak
- 12 to 18 months in oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Canava Roussos Caldera
What does Canava Roussos Caldera taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, pomegranate, thyme. On the palate, red and black fruit, herbs, firm tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Caldera red: traditional Mavrotragano-Mandilaria field blend from Roussos. Firm tannin and savoury herb.
When should I drink Canava Roussos Caldera?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Canava Roussos Caldera?
Grilled lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Stuffed eggplant and Aged kefalotyri. Firm tannin handles lamb fat; herbal lift echoes the chargrill.
What grapes are in Canava Roussos Caldera?
The blend is Mavrotragano (50%), Mandilaria (50%). The wine is classified as PGI Cyclades.