What grapes are in Mavrodaphne of Patras?

Mainly Mavrodaphne, sometimes with Black Corinth.

Where does Mavrodaphne of Patras come from?

Around Patras, northwest Peloponnese, Greece.

What does Mavrodaphne of Patras taste like?

Raisin, dried plum, coffee, chocolate, sweet, soft tannin.

Wine style

Mavrodaphne of Patras

Mavrodaphne of Patras is a sweet fortified red wine from Patras in Greece, made mainly from Mavrodaphne. It typically tastes of raisin, dried plum, coffee and chocolate, with soft tannin.

At a glance

Grape: Mainly Mavrodaphne, sometimes with Black Corinth
Where: Around Patras, northwest Peloponnese, Greece
In the glass: Raisin, dried plum
Coffee, chocolate
Sweet, soft tannin

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Region

Greece

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Reviewed by Gina Biernacki, Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3 with Distinction.

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