Domaine Douloufakis 'Dafnios' - Red Wine

2021

Liatiko

Crete, Greece

Douloufakis is a family owned organic winery in Greece that was started in the 1930's. The family has worked hard over the years to continue their winemaking legacy despite many challenges, such as replanting from Phylloxera after it destroyed most of the Cretan vineyards in the late 1970's. It wasn't until Nikos took over in 1993 that the winery started to make great strides in modernization including certified organic farming and expanding operations and distribution. The family owns 20 hectares and cultivates several varietals. This red is made from 100% Liatiko and is fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. With tasting notes of red fruit, leather and spices this wine would pair best with roasted lamb, fresh tomato and basil pasta dishes, and feta chickpea salad.