pronounced Lia-tee-ko
originating from Eastern Crete
mostly cultivated Eastern Crete
wine style Old-World style, low color red wines with aromas of dried fruits and earth
main features light colour, medium tannins, high alcohol content, cherry, leather, herbs, dried fruit, raisins, dried fig
ageing potential dry red wines 5-6 years, sweet wines 15+ years
ideally paired with dry wines: dishes with sun-dried tomatoes, grilled meats, game. sweet wines: chocolate-based desserts (chocolate soufflé, fudge brownies, dark chocolate mousse)
producers suggested Douloufakis Winery
Dry wines from Liatiko have relatively low colour intensity and an intense nose with rich, ripe red fruit and sweet spices. It coats the mouth, with high alcohol content and soft, low tannins. Sweet wines from Liatiko have an even more intense nose, with notes of sweeter and riper fruit.