Vertzami Wines
Other names and clones: Lefkadiotiko, Vartzami, Varsami, Martzavi
Color: Red
Types of wines: Red, Rose, Semi-Sweet, Sweet
Categories: PGI
Description: Rich, deep red color, with concentrated fruit on the nose, and flavors reminiscent of spices such as juniper berries and herbs, such as eucalyptus, and even generous tannins, acidity and moderate volume. These are the peculiar wines produced from this rare, of Italian origin, variety which is grown mainly in Lefkada in very small areas and in other Ionian Islands, Etoloakarnania, Preveza and Achaia. It produces wines that mature and develop well when kept in barrels.
Typical wine characteristics: Spicy and astringent
Color: Red
Types of wines: Red, Rose, Semi-Sweet, Sweet
Categories: PGI
Description: Rich, deep red color, with concentrated fruit on the nose, and flavors reminiscent of spices such as juniper berries and herbs, such as eucalyptus, and even generous tannins, acidity and moderate volume. These are the peculiar wines produced from this rare, of Italian origin, variety which is grown mainly in Lefkada in very small areas and in other Ionian Islands, Etoloakarnania, Preveza and Achaia. It produces wines that mature and develop well when kept in barrels.
Typical wine characteristics: Spicy and astringent