Description
Douloufakis Liatiko “Dafnios”: about the wine
Douloufakis Liatiko “Dafnios” is aged for 6 months in oak barrels, this wine has a Cherry medium density color, with aromas of spices, ripe red fruit, violet and cues from ink. Soft mouth with a good balance and a velvety, fruity aftertaste.
Douloufakis winery
Douloufakis family has a long tradition in viticulture and wine making, which starts in 1930. When grandfather Dimitris Douloufakis starts, for the first time, occupying professionally with the production of wines in old traditional premises. After that, in 1952, Douloufakis family participated in the 17th International Trade Fair of Thessaloniki. They received awards for the quality of their products. Nowadays, Nikolaos Douloufakis, grandson of Dimitrios continues the family tradition, after having graduated, as an oenologist, from the University of Alba, in Piemonte, in Italy.
After finishing his studies, he worked for wineries in Italy and then came back to Crete. There, he proceeded to the reconstruction of the vineyard, the cultivation of new varieties, the mechanical cultivation of the land . In addition, he implemented ecosystem friendly cultivation methods.
The vineyards
The vineyards are located at an altitude of 300 meters and cover an area of 82 acres within the wine growing zone of Daphnes. The cultivated varieties are Vilana, Vidiano, Moschato of Spina, Malvasia, Mantilari, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Liatiko, Kotsifali, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Syrah. In addition, local farmers also supply the winery with high quality grapes in a long term contract.
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