Large majority Kotsifali. Medium bodied and very good with meat. — a year ago
Full bodied, tasty. Mild tannins, paired well with lamb chops — a year ago
Fruity red. Light red color. Highly drinkable. — 2 years ago
Best asertico I have tried — 6 months ago
Dark color. Dark fruit with more of a green fruit finish. — 10 months ago
Kotsifali grape grown in the Kamari region of western Crete in Greece, is made in the Marouvas style for a “more gentle” wine. Made by a female winemaker. No idea what Kapnapi is but try their website at lyrakis.com On initial pour, light to moderate pigment extraction, red plum in color, very good clarity. Aromas of unripe cherries and wood with a hint of butter/butyric. Soft mouthfeel, lightly flavored but a tad viscous. 14.9% alc/vol but not hot. Light mint and herbal notes in aftertaste. Quite different a wine, tasty but I’m not sure what I should be looking for in this variety. Good craft here, keep fighting the good fight against the patriarchy! Paired well with green chicken enchiladas as the snow was coming down outside. 24 hours later, light chewy tannins emerge, along with grape fruit, soft acid, and just a bit of aldehydic-sherry character. Fun wine, savory, not fruit forward. I’d decant it though. Would like to revisit this one. — a year ago
First time with this grape. 60% kotsifali and 40% Syrah. Dry but very smooth. Dark fruits. Raisins. Cloves. Great Greek find in Chicago. — 8 months ago
Flippin good. From a great place — a year ago
Flavor is fantastic. Flavor surprises with a little smokiness. — a year ago
Joshua Frankel
From Crete. Ate with oxtail soup. Delicious — 2 months ago