Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
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: small red fruits
Palate: soft red fruit
A Nemea-grown Cabernet Sauvignon characterised by the aroma of small red fruits and a soft, balanced taste after two years in oak.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb
Papaioannou names lamb; the long barrel ageing softens the Cabernet's edges for it. -
Game
The producer lists game, where the small red fruit character keeps the wine from being heavy. -
Grilled vegetables with herbs
The soft, balanced palate suits charred vegetables without dominating them.
Facts
- Producer
- Papaioannou Wines · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
- Oak
- Two years in oak barrel and one year in bottle
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €16-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-5 from vintage
Frequently asked about Cava Papaioannou
What does Cava Papaioannou taste like?
Papaioannou describes it as characterised by the aroma of little red fruits with a soft and balanced taste.
What grape is Cava Papaioannou made from?
It is 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the Nemea area of the Peloponnese and vinified at the family winery in Ancient Nemea.
How long is Cava Papaioannou aged?
It matures for two years in oak barrel and one year in bottle, and the producer says it can be aged for five years.
What food pairs with Cava Papaioannou?
Papaioannou says it is perfect with lamb and game.