Limnio is an indigenous Greek grape varieties that offers a delicious twist of aromas and flavors. Porto Carras is a top estate on the Sithonia Peninsula of northern Greece. Their 2011 Limnio is a light-bodied red with a lovely aroma of ripe black cherries, plums and violets and subtle spices. The flavors are pure and lively, with the juicy cherry fruit of the grape backed by hints of cranberry, dried flowers and allspice. Relatively low in tannin, it’s a perfect red for summertime enjoyment.
Porto Carras, Côtes de Meliton (Greece) Limnio 2011
By Wayne Belding