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Limniona | Local Wine Variety From Thessaly, Greece | TasteAtlas

Limniona

(Lemniona, Λημνιώνα)

Limniona is a red Greek grape native to Thessaly. Although it is still rare, it is slowly becoming one of the trendiest Greek wines. The grape is used in the production of dry red wines. It was mainly used as a blending grape throughout history, and its monovarietal potential has only recently been promoted.


Limniona-based wines are easy-drinking, smooth, and elegant. The aroma is reminiscent of dark berries, pomegranate, and maraschino cherries, often accompanied by herbal notes. These wines will typically have high acidity and mineral backbone, while the tannins are firm but without being aggressive.


This wine would pair well with charcuterie, red meat, lamb, pork, and tomato-based dishes. Limniona was saved from extinction by Christos Zafeirakis, a local winemaker who brought the variety back to the spotlight and continues to work on its promotion.


He bottled his first varietal Limniona in 2007. 

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