What kind of wine is Mavrodafni?

Mavrodaphne is a red wine grape variety grown in the Peloponnese in Greece. It is best known for producing sweet dessert wine, though it is sometimes used to produce dry wines. The name itself is Greek for “black laurel.” Synonyms or alternate spellings for Mavrodaphne include Mavrodaphni and Mavrodafni.

Is Mavrodaphne a port wine?

Mavrodaphne is indubitably a grand variety of the Greek vineyard. Having earned its rightful place among the “Port” dessert wines and being as little-known as it is unexpected in its dry version, Mavrodaphne will surely win over wine lovers with a nose for the authentic, the different, and the diverse.

What wine do they drink in Greece?

Top 5 Greek Wines

1. LIMNIONA FROM THESSALY.
2. SANTORINI ASSYRTIKO.
3. NAOUSSA XINOMAVRO. Greece’s world-class grape.
4. NEMEA AGIORGITIKO. An indigenous Greek version of Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon.
5. PELOPONNESE MOSCHOFILERO. If you like good-quality Pinot Grigio, this local Greek grape’s for you.

What is the national drink of Greece?

Ouzo
Regardless of what happens in Greece, we can all agree on one thing: ouzo is awesome. What is ouzo, you ask? You might remember the infamous ouzo-drinking scene from My Big Fat Greek Wedding, where the anise-flavored aperitif gets heroine Tula’s in-laws-to-be smashed.

What is a really good red wine for a gift?

Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends are always a great bet.

What kind of wine is Mavrodaphni made of?

Mavrodafni. Mavrodaphni, Mavrodaphne, or Mavrodafni ( Greek: Μαυροδάφνη lit. ‘black laurel’) is both a black wine grape indigenous to the Achaea region in Northern Peloponnese, Greece, and the sweet, fortified wine first produced from it by Gustav Clauss in around 1850.

What do the flavors of Mavrodaphne stand for?

It presents aromas and flavors of caramel, chocolate, coffee, raisins and plums. Mavrodaphne literally means “black laurel”.

Where does the last name Mavrodaphne come from?

Mavrodaphne means “black laurel” in Greek. ‘Mavro’, meaning black, is a common pre- and suffix in Greek wine names: varieties like Xynomavro, Mavrud and Mavro are unrelated, save for their etymology. Synonyms include: Mavrodafni, Thiniatiko.

Where can I buy Mavrodaphne wine in Florida?

Kourtaki – Mavrodaphne (750ml) available at Party Liquors & Fine Wines Superstore – Land O’ Lakes in Land O’ Lakes, Fl A ruby-red color; an intense and rich nose redolent of black raisins; a full-bodied, rounded palate showcases the sweetness of dried raisins; the mouth is filled with marvelous Mavrodaphne notes,…