Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: sweet tomato, candied olives, smoke
Palate: soft tannin, sweet-tart character
The family's ('Oikogeneiako') everyday red, a Xinomavro-Merlot blend that softens the variety's tannin for easier, earlier drinking.
What it pairs with
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Roast pork
Soft tannin and a sweet-tart profile suit roast pork. -
Grilled sausage
An easygoing, medium-bodied red matches everyday grilled fare. -
Tomato-based dishes
The wine's own tomato and smoke notes mirror a tomato-based dish.
History
Ktima Melitzani's family-table red, Xinomavro softened with Merlot, from the estate's organic Gastra hill vineyard.
Facts
- Producer
- Ktima Melitzani · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Xinomavro (60%), Merlot (40%)
- Classification
- PGI Imathia
- Price
- EUR11-15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Oikogeneiako Melitzani
What does Oikogeneiako Melitzani taste like?
Sweet tomato, candied olives and smoke on the nose, with soft tannin and a sweet-tart character.
What grapes are in Oikogeneiako Melitzani?
60 percent Xinomavro and 40 percent Merlot, PGI Imathia.
What food pairs with this wine?
Roast pork, grilled sausage and tomato-based dishes.
When should I drink Oikogeneiako Melitzani?
It is built for early drinking, within 2 to 6 years of vintage.