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Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on tannic grip and deep color before choosing softer island reds.
  • Look for plum-fig fruit with savory spice and moderate body.

Confidence signals

  • Plum-fig-licorice signature
  • High tannin with fresh medium-plus acidity

Aromas

Signature

Common

Occasional

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Crete · Rhodes · Cyclades
  • Classic styles: Deep-colored tannic Greek island red · Blend backbone grape with firm structure and moderate body

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Common questions

Is Mandilaria a red or white grape variety?

Mandilaria is a red wine grape variety.

What does Mandilaria smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Mandilaria include plum, fig and licorice. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.

What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mandilaria?

Documented tells for Mandilaria: Anchor on tannic grip and deep color before choosing softer island reds. and Look for plum-fig fruit with savory spice and moderate body..

What is Mandilaria most often confused with in blind tasting?

Mandilaria is most commonly confused with Bovale Sardo, Agiorgitiko and Kotsifali. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.

Where is Mandilaria grown?

Classic regions for Mandilaria include Crete, Rhodes and Cyclades.