Description

A sweet red wine with Cretan charm

Douloufakis Winery’ s Epoch sweet Greek red wine combines tradition and modernity. Made from Liatiko and Kotsifali, two typically Cretan grape varieties, it seduces with its aromatic richness and perfect balance between sweetness and freshness. The grapes, harvested at optimum ripeness, offer intense aromas of candied red fruit, fig and light honey.

As a result, each sip reveals a silky texture and generous mouthfeel, underpinned by lovely, natural acidity. What’s more, the long, warm finish highlights the wine’s typical sweetness, while retaining its liveliness and elegance. Finally, Epoch Medium Sweet Red illustrates Cretan expertise in the delicate art of sweet wines.

To be enjoyed on its own or as a sweet and savoury pairing

This sweet Greek red wine is best enjoyed at 12-14°C, as an aperitif or at the end of a meal. It goes wonderfully with chocolate-based desserts, red fruits or blue cheeses.

It also reveals its full potential with sweet and savory dishes, such as duck breast with figs or lamb tagine with prunes. Thanks to its balanced sweetness, it creates surprising and refined pairings.

Frequently asked questions about Epoch Greek sweet red

• Which grape varieties make up Epoch sweet red wine?

This wine combines the Cretan grape varieties Liatiko and Kotsifali. Together, they produce a velvety mouthfeel, marked by notes of ripe fruit and sweet spices.

• Is Epoch a dessert wine?

Yes, but it’s not heavy. Its balanced sweetness and natural freshness make it ideal as an aperitif or with sweet and savory dishes.

• How to serve Epoch sweet red wine

Serve slightly chilled, between 12 and 14°C. This temperature reveals its aromas of candied fruit, honey and cocoa, without excessive sugar.

• Which dishes and desserts go best with a sweet Greek wine like Epoch?

It goes well with chocolate desserts, red fruit cakes or blue cheeses. It also goes beautifully with duck, lamb or caramelized pork.

• What’s special about Douloufakis’ Epoch sweet wine?

Balance. Unlike most sweet wines, it retains tension and freshness. As a result, it remains light, refined and highly drinkable.