Everything About Mavrodaphne Grape
"mah-vroh-DAHF-nee" 
Mavrodaphne Description
Origin: Peloponnese, Greece
History: Mavrodaphne, meaning 'black laurel' in Greek, is a dark-skinned grape variety indigenous to the Achaea region in Northern Peloponnese, Greece. It is traditionally used to produce sweet, fortified wines, notably Mavrodaphne of Patras, first developed by Gustav Clauss around 1850. The grape is also cultivated on the Ionian Islands, particularly Cephalonia, where it is used to produce both sweet and dry wines.
Appearance: Small to medium-sized, thick-skinned berries with a deep blue-black hue when ripe.
Growing Traits: Mavrodaphne is a vigorous vine that thrives in the warm, Mediterranean climate of Western Greece. It is often blended with other varieties, such as Mavri Korinthiaki, to enhance its characteristics. The grape is known for its deep color and complex aromatic profile, which becomes even more intricate with aging.
Food Pairing Mavrodaphne's rich sweetness and complex flavors make it an excellent match for desserts, particularly those featuring chocolate, dried fruits, or nuts. It also pairs well with strong cheeses and can be enjoyed as an aperitif or digestif.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Medium to full-bodied with a rich and opulent texture, offering both freshness and complexity. Typically vinified as a sweet, fortified wine, though dry versions are also produced. Moderate tannin levels, contributing to a smooth and balanced mouthfeel. Medium acidity, providing balance and enhancing its aging potential. Moderate to high alcohol content, generally around 15-18%, contributing to its richness.
Dried fruits 
Nuts 
Spices 
Chocolate 
Caramel Mavrodaphne wines are characterized by deep, ruby-red color and a complex flavor profile that includes notes of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. On the palate, they are rich and velvety, with flavors of chocolate and caramel, balanced by moderate acidity and smooth tannins.
Regions
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Greece
•Achaea
•Ilia
•Cephalonia
Notable Wines and Producers
Mavrodaphne of Patras
•Achaia Clauss
•Cavino
Mavrodaphne of Cephalonia
•Gentilini Winery
•Sclavos Wines
Mavrodaphne FAQ
Peloponnese, Greece
Mavrodaphne has a body level of 3 out of 5. Which means that Mavrodaphne is Moderate bodied.
Mavrodaphne has a dryness level of 4 out of 5. Which means that Mavrodaphne is Sweet.
Peloponnese, Greece
Mavrodaphne is grown in Greece (Achaea, Ilia, Cephalonia).
Mavrodaphne wines are characterized by deep, ruby-red color and a complex flavor profile that includes notes of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. On the palate, they are rich and velvety, with flavors of chocolate and caramel, balanced by moderate acidity and smooth tannins.
Mavrodaphne's rich sweetness and complex flavors make it an excellent match for desserts, particularly those featuring chocolate, dried fruits, or nuts. It also pairs well with strong cheeses and can be enjoyed as an aperitif or digestif.
Mavrodaphne wines are characterized by deep, ruby-red color and a complex flavor profile that includes notes of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. On the palate, they are rich and velvety, with flavors of chocolate and caramel, balanced by moderate acidity and smooth tannins.