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ROMANTIKA DAY AND SUNSET CRUISES IN RHODES GREECE
rhodes-vineyard

Rhodes’ winemaking legacy is deeply intertwined with its unique terroir. The island’s dry climate, limestone-rich soil, and cooling breezes create the perfect conditions for cultivating distinctive grape varieties, many of which are indigenous to the region. Let’s explore some of the exceptional wines you can discover on a Rhodes wine tasting tour:

Rhodes Wine Varietals

wine varietals

Assyrtiko:

  • Color: Brilliant, bright white.
  • Aromas & Flavors: Intense aromas of citrus fruit, green fruit, minerality, and a subtle toasty note from oak aging.
  • Wine Style: Mineral-driven, crisp, full-bodied, high in acidity and alcohol, with a distinct salty character. Often compared to the power and complexity of a fine red wine. A true global ambassador for Greek white wines.

Malagousia:

  • Color: Pale, straw-yellow white.
  • Aromas & Flavors: Aromatic complexity, ranging from herbal and minty to peachy and tropical, always with a distinct floral signature.
  • Wine Style: Medium-bodied, fruity, with high acidity and a balanced structure. Its intensity, concentration, and subtle complexity make it an intriguing choice.

Savatiano:

  • Color: Light golden white.
  • Aromas & Flavors: Intense aromas of apple, white peach, and melon, developing honeyed and toasty notes with age, especially with oak aging.
  • Wine Style: Medium-bodied, fruity, oaky, and ripe. Its versatility makes it an excellent partner to a wide range of cuisines.

Moschofilero:

  • Color: Pale Rosé
  • Aromas & Flavors: Intense aromas of rose petals, lemon blossom, orange zest, and pungent spices, with hints of minerality.
  • Wine Style: Crisp, light-bodied, refreshing, and slightly acidic with relatively low alcohol. Its elegance and delicate character make it perfect for warm-weather enjoyment

Agiorgitiko:

  • Color: Deep red.
  • Aromas & Flavors: Aromas of red cherries, strawberries, raspberries, sweet spices, and dark chocolate, with a velvet-like texture.
  • Wine Style: Medium-bodied, fruity, ripe, and supple. The better examples age well, developing increased complexity and structure.

Xinomavro:

  • Color: Deep red.
  • Aromas & Flavors: Aromas of wild berries, violets, red cherries, spices, and minerality.
  • Wine Style: Full-bodied, powerful, savory, structured, with high acidity and firm tannins. Needs time to age, rewarding patience with evolving layers of complexity.

Mavrodaphne:

  • Color: Deep red.
  • Aromas & Flavors: Intense aromas of black fruit, chocolate, herbal notes, and spices.
  • Wine Style: Typically made as a sweet wine, but increasingly available in dry versions. Elegant, medium-bodied, and savory.

Mavrotragano:

  • Color: Deep red.
  • Aromas & Flavors: Aromas of black fruit, floral notes, and minerality.
  • Wine Style: Full-bodied, powerful, savory wines, with high acidity and tannins. Needs aging to soften its tannins and fully reveal its complex character

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wine varietals

These varietals represent just a small selection of the exceptional wines produced on Rhodes. A wine tasting cruise is the perfect way to discover the unique character of each one and the rich legacy of Rhodian winemaking.