Glinavos

Vlahiko Dry Red Blend

9.138 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Greece
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Jonathan Lipsmeyer

This new red wine (only the second vintage made) is my new obsession. Once Dionysi poured this for us, I suspected I'd fall for it hard, but I guess I didn't imagine just how hard. Such a light-bodied, fresh character and it really reminds me of Nebbiolo growing in Valtellina, or perhaps young Pian del Ciampolo as it gets more savory with air. Such a marvelous bright, light bodied jewel; this is a gargantuan wine. 12% abv...lifted red fruit...more serious earthy aromatic allusions to graphite and leather, which help ground what would otherwise be irrationally exuberant somewhat tart fruit...yes! Yes, I say! Uncomplicated fresh bliss.

This new red wine (only the second vintage made) is my new obsession. Once Dionysi poured this for us, I suspected I'd fall for it hard, but I guess I didn't imagine just how hard. Such a light-bodied, fresh character and it really reminds me of Nebbiolo growing in Valtellina, or perhaps young Pian del Ciampolo as it gets more savory with air. Such a marvelous bright, light bodied jewel; this is a gargantuan wine. 12% abv...lifted red fruit...more serious earthy aromatic allusions to graphite and leather, which help ground what would otherwise be irrationally exuberant somewhat tart fruit...yes! Yes, I say! Uncomplicated fresh bliss.

3 people found it helpfulAug 18th, 2015
Marshal White

Lovely. Seems like the winemaking was perhaps a bit oxidative and there is a bit of unnecessary oak. To be reductionist, it's something in the realm of Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo. Not terribly high acid, and it's rich for the stated 12.5 abv, but it's definitely got that limestone character

Lovely. Seems like the winemaking was perhaps a bit oxidative and there is a bit of unnecessary oak. To be reductionist, it's something in the realm of Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo. Not terribly high acid, and it's rich for the stated 12.5 abv, but it's definitely got that limestone character

1 person found it helpfulJan 25th, 2016
jake aziz

Holy crap y'all

Holy crap y'all

Mar 30th, 2017
Janiz Frago

Sexy and seductive! You definitely can get lost in these aromatics fo sho!!! 💃🏽💃🏽🍷🇬🇷

Sexy and seductive! You definitely can get lost in these aromatics fo sho!!! 💃🏽💃🏽🍷🇬🇷

Oct 6th, 2016
Olivia Ragni

Drank with a northern Greek mushroom and onion pie - so good!! The wine is leathery and meaty lots of savory characteristics with dark fruits and violets

Drank with a northern Greek mushroom and onion pie - so good!! The wine is leathery and meaty lots of savory characteristics with dark fruits and violets

Dec 1st, 2015
Alex Alan

Wine Director Hotel Delmano

8.7

2009. Fresh red berry fruit, pleasantly spiced, light on the finish. Direct, rustic and charming.

2009. Fresh red berry fruit, pleasantly spiced, light on the finish. Direct, rustic and charming.

Aug 12th, 2015
Kyle VanDevender

mislabeled as "prosecco" at a local store for $13. 😂

mislabeled as "prosecco" at a local store for $13. 😂

Mar 18th, 2018
E K
9.2

I wish there was more of this vintage. Forest herbs and textured cherry fruit, lingering finish and depth.

I wish there was more of this vintage. Forest herbs and textured cherry fruit, lingering finish and depth.

Jul 19th, 2017
Stephen Hebert

V yummy

V yummy

May 17th, 2017
Michael Mallon

Baked apples, dried herbs, mushrooms. A touch of brett, carmelized onions, cocoa on the finish. Very good medium-light red.

Baked apples, dried herbs, mushrooms. A touch of brett, carmelized onions, cocoa on the finish. Very good medium-light red.

Apr 23rd, 2017