Liatiko
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Liatiko Crete
Liatiko is a red wine grape with signature aromas of dried cherry, fig, sweet spice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dried-cherry and fig notes with warm-spice nuance.
- Check tannin as moderate and texture as supple.
Confidence signals
- Dried-fruit Cretan profile
- Moderate tannin with medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Crete · Heraklion · Sitia
- Classic styles: Ancient Cretan red used for dry and sweet styles · Medium-bodied Mediterranean red with soft-to-moderate tannin
Common questions
Is Liatiko a red or white grape variety?
Liatiko is a red wine grape variety.
What does Liatiko smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Liatiko include dried cherry, fig and sweet spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Liatiko?
Documented tells for Liatiko: Look for dried-cherry and fig notes with warm-spice nuance. and Check tannin as moderate and texture as supple..
What is Liatiko most often confused with in blind tasting?
Liatiko is most commonly confused with Grenache, Cinsault and Frappato. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Liatiko grown?
Classic regions for Liatiko include Crete, Heraklion and Sitia.