Structure
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: quince, pear, citron, jasmine
Palate: stone fruit, quince, oiliness
Medium lemon with green highlights, a complex bouquet dominated by quince with pear, citron and floral chamomile and jasmine, well structured with a sense of oiliness balanced by acidity and a long lemony aftertaste.
What it pairs with
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Fried fish
Zacharias names fried and grilled fish; the acidity cuts the batter. -
Shellfish
The producer lists shellfish, matched by the wine's texture and citron lift. -
Mediterranean vegetable dishes
Named by Zacharias; the quince and jasmine notes suit olive-oil cooking.
Facts
- Producer
- Zacharias Wines · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Kydonitsa (100%)
- Classification
- PGI Peloponnese
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €10-12 at retail
Frequently asked about Kydonitsa Zacharia
What does Kydonitsa Zacharia taste like?
Zacharias describes a medium lemon colour with green highlights and a complex aromatic bouquet dominated by quince, with aromas of pear and citron and floral notes of chamomile and jasmine. The mouth is well structured with intense stone fruit and quince, a sense of oiliness balanced by the acidity and a long lemony aftertaste.
What is Kydonitsa?
Zacharias calls it one of the rarest native varieties of the Peloponnese. Its homeland is Laconia, and the first plantings in Nemea were made in the early 1990s.
What food pairs with Kydonitsa Zacharia?
The producer recommends fish both fried and grilled, seafood, shellfish and dishes of Mediterranean cuisine.