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: fresh cherry, berries, cinnamon, nutmeg
Palate: juicy herbs, cherry
Fermented only in stainless steel, an intense ruby Agiorgitiko of fresh cherry and berries with cinnamon and nutmeg, round and youthful with soft tannins and a fruitful, medium-lasting aftertaste.
What it pairs with
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Pizza
Mitravelas names pizza; served cool, the soft tannins and fresh fruit suit tomato and cheese. -
Grilled meats
The producer lists grilled meats, which the wine's juicy fruit refreshes. -
Moussaka
Named by Mitravelas; the cinnamon and nutmeg notes echo the spicing. -
Olive-oil braised vegetables
The producer recommends ladera; the wine's moderate density does not overwhelm them.
Facts
- Producer
- Mitravelas Estate · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Agiorgitiko (100%)
- Oak
- Four months in stainless steel tanks with no barrel ageing
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €10-13 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-5 from vintage
Frequently asked about Red on Black
What does Red on Black taste like?
Mitravelas describes an intense ruby colour with intense fresh cherry and berries, cinnamon and nutmeg. It is round and youthful with soft tannins and moderate density, fruitful with a medium-lasting aftertaste.
Is Red on Black oaked?
No. It spends four months in stainless steel tanks with no barrel ageing, which the producer calls a top fresh version of the variety.
Should Red on Black be chilled?
Mitravelas says that although it is red, it stands out best chilled at 12 to 14 degrees Celsius.
What food pairs with Red on Black?
The producer recommends pizzas, grilled meats, light red sauce dishes, moussaka and olive-oil braised vegetables, and says it is also excellent on its own.
Is Red on Black the same wine as Kokkino se Mavro?
Yes. Mitravelas uses Red on Black on its English pages and Kokkino se Mavro in Greek, and Greek retailers list it under the Greek name.