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Achaia Clauss

Achaia Klaus is one of the oldest and best known winemaking companies in Greece. It was founded in 1861 by the German businessman Gustavo Klaus. It is located in the region of Achaia, near Patras, and has a long history of wine production, especially the famous Mavrodafni of Patras, a sweet red wine.

The winery produces a variety of wines, which include dry whites, dry reds and various sweet wines. The visiting Achaia Klaus winery offers visitors the opportunity to tour the premises, see the old cellars and taste its wines.

Achaia Klaus has contributed significantly to the development of Greek winemaking and has won multiple awards both nationally and internationally. Its premises are a popular tourist destination for lovers of wine and the history of winemaking.

Mavrodafni

Mavrodafni Patron is one of the most famous and characteristic wines of Greece, originating from the region of Patras. It is a red wine made from the Mavrodaphni variety, usually combined with a small percentage of the white Corinthian raisin variety.

 

History

 

Mavrodaphne is grown in the region of Patras from the 19th century. The Gustav Klaus, a German winemaker, founded in 1861, the Achaia Clauss, the first winery in the region, which became known for its wine Mavrodaphne of.

 

Features

  • Color: Deep red to black.
  • Aromas and Flavors: The wine has rich aromas of black fruit, plums, raisins, vanilla, chocolate and coffee. Often presents and spices due to its aging in oak barrels.
  • Body and Structure: It is full of wine with balanced acidity and tannins, suitable for long term aging.

 

Style Of Wine

  • Sweet Wine: The most well-known style of Mavrodaphne of Patras is a sweet fortified wine (dessert wine), which is reminiscent of Porto or Madeira.
  • Dry Wine: There is also a dry version of Mavrodaphne, though these are less widespread.

 

Vinification

 

The wine-making process includes fermentation is stopped by the addition of alcohol, thus preserving the natural sugars of the grape and offering the typical sweetness in wine. Then the wine is aged in oak barrels to develop further the complexity of aromas and flavors.