COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Romeiko
PRODUCER
Dourakis Winery
REGION
Crete
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dourakis Apus Romeiko 2022 is a white wine from Crete, Greece, crafted from the indigenous Romeiko grape. Dourakis Winery, established in 1988 by Andreas Dourakis, is a family-run estate committed to sustainable and organic viticulture. The Romeiko grape, native to the Kissamos area of Chania, is known for its distinctive characteristic of bearing grapes of varying colors on a single bunch. This wine represents the winery's dedication to preserving and showcasing unique local varietals.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Romeiko grapes can have green, red, and black berries on the same cluster.
Fact 02
Despite red skins, Romeiko is often vinified as a white wine.
Fact 03
Dourakis Winery aims to be the 'greenest winery on Crete'.
Fact 04
The winery was established in 1988 by Andreas Dourakis.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Dourakis Apus Romeiko 2022 is produced from the Romeiko grape, a variety native to Crete. A key winemaking technique employed is the vinification of this red-skinned grape as a white wine, often in a 'blanc de noir' style. The winery adheres to organic and regenerative farming practices in its vineyards, located in the Kissamos area of Chania. While specific details on fermentation and aging for this vintage are not provided, traditional methods for Romeiko wines can include oak barrel aging, sometimes with a solera system. The harvest timing for this late-maturing grape is a significant consideration in the winemaking process.
