£35.00
per bottle (750 ml)
Born red, matured to white… This sparkling Romeiko, made with traditional method, is named after the constellation Cassiopeia. Named after the vain queen Cassiopeia, mother of Andromeda, who boasted about her unrivaled beauty. Fine bubbles, ripe fruit flavors and white flower aromas are joined with a rich texture that delights every sip! Pair it with white truffle, fried potatoes, oysters, macaroni and cheese and fried chicken.
Sparkling
12.5 ABV
Romeiko
Crete
Medium Bodied
Grape
Romeiko
Romeiko is a light red-skinned grape variety indigenous to Greece. Its name derives from the term Romios that is used to refer to modern Greeks (literally Roman as a citizen of the former Byzantine Empire). Romeiko is mainly grown in Crete, prominently in the region of Chania and in particular Kissamos where it thrives. Romeiko vineyards are late maturing and high-yielding, producing high-Baumé must that is mixed with other varieties to give red, rosé and white wines. The pomace is distilled to produce Tsikoudia.
Producer
Dourakis
Dourakis winery is located in the mountain village of Alikambos, in Chania. The small family vines are scattered in the wider region on sloping and rocky ground, between the Cretan Sea and the slopes of Leyka Ori. The primary goal of the winery is the creation of high quality wines, with respect to the island's tradition, integrating the uniqueness of Cretan varieties and the organic cultivation of the vineyards.
