Liatiko (Greek: Λιάτικο) is an old red Greek wine grape variety [1] that is grown on the island of Crete. While the name suggests a relationship with the Italian variety Aleatico , ampelographers currently discount a connection.

Liatiko is the foremost ambassador of a very individual and frequently poorly understood style, which, at the same time, is utterly delicious. It is a red grape variety that can produce very fine dry red wines but it reaches its apogee in the sweet versions.

Jul 12, 2022 · Liatiko is an ancient black-skinned grape variety grown on Crete. In the 21st Century, only a handful of producers make wine from Liatiko, but the variety was once of great importance to Crete's winemakers, particularly during …

It is probably the oldest indigenous red variety of the Cretan Vineyard. The cultivation of the Liatiko variety dates back to the 3rd or 2nd century BC, according to the dating of grape remnants found in wine presses at the "Melissa" site, within the Dafnes zone.

Liatiko variety gives us delicate and light wines with ruby color. We suggest you try it in a burgundy shape glass that perfectly unfolds its aromas. It has concentrated aromas of fresh red fruits, herbs, and light floral aromas.

Signature black grape of Crete and the rising star of the island winemaking, Liatiko makes characterful wines with generous aromas of red berries and Asian spices. Liatiko is an ancient indigenous Greek variety, originating from Crete. This black grape dates as far back as 3 …

It is a red, easily oxidized variety, which gives wines with a low color intensity, with mild fruity aromas, high alcoholic and with moderate acidity. The best moment of this variety is when it is vinified to produce dessert wines, that show charming characters through the oxidization.

Τέλεια προσαρμοσμένο στο ζεστό κλίμα της Κρήτης, το Λιάτικο καταφέρνει να δημιουργήσει ντελικάτα κρασιά, γεμάτα φινέτσα, που μπορούν να συνοδεύσουν κάθε γεύμα. Η μοναδική αυτή ποικιλία δίνει σε κάθε κρασί ένα εξαίσιο μπουκέτο αρωμάτων, με τα …

This Liatiko wine, one of the queens of Cretan grape varieties, with its aromas of dark cherry and wild berries, is produced from vineyards at 650m altitude. Intense, balanced with fine tannins and an expressive juicy finish, it pairs with pizza and pasta or fish in red sauces.