Mavrodaphne is a compound word from Mavro (black) and daphne (laurel).

Mavrodaphne is a fantastic grape variety, with infinite potential, but at the same time it is a “forbidden” word, as legislation does not allow it to be mentioned on the labels of dry expressions.

Top Greek variety, identified for decades with port-like dessert wines (Mavrodaphne of Patras). In recent years, it has been dynamically highlighting its dry version and has become a benchmark for Greek red wine.

Traditionally grown in the Peloponnese and on the island of Cephalonia, the Mavrodaphne vine is moderately vigorous with thick-dark-skinned grapes producing wines of profound colour and great density. Powerful and savoury, the dry versions show aromas of black cherry, prunes, spices and herbs (laurel, sage). It ages beautifully.