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Elios Mediterranean Red – Fragrant, Flavorful and Flexible

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: December 15, 2016

2009_Elios_Mediterranean_Red

40% Agiorgitiko, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah from Peloponnese, Greece.

SRP of $13 and available for as low as $10. Sample received courtesy Terlato Wines International for review purposes.

From the bottle:

“Let Elios Red transport you to the sunny Mediterranean — a rich and flavorful wine that is just as comfortable at a backyard barbecue as with pasta and lamb. Ideal with Greek and Italian fare, but also pairs with the fresh flavors of Pan-Asian and Nuevo Latino cuisines.

40% Agiorgitiko — for softness and blackberry notes
30% Cabernet Sauvignon — for structure and hints of chocolate
30% Syrah — for richness and a hint of baking spice

13.5% Alcohol”

Elios_Mediterranean_Red_and_White

Fresh off our review of the refreshing Elios Mediterranean White we are diving right into the Red Blend from Elios. Similar to the white wine, this one also uses a combination of traditional grapes along with a popular Greek grape. In this case, Elios Wines has blended Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with Agiorgitiko, a grape that Greek winemakers feel compares most closely with Merlot.

The 2009 Elios Mediterranean Red begins with a nice aroma of blackberry, black cherry, pepper and baking spice. This medium-bodied wine tastes very nice and is rich and silky. The rich fruit flavors continue on the finish along with a few lingering notes of chocolate. The end result is a very satisfying and easy to sip wine that will pair with lots of different food. Another fine wine from Elios.

See a listing of local retailers selling this wine here.


Taste Rating: 7            8 Cost Rating: 8
Overall Rating: 8.0

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Published: March 27, 2012 Filed Under: Agiorgitiko, Greece, Highly Recommended

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