Mavrodaphne
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Mavrodafni
Mavrodaphne is a red wine grape with signature aromas of dried fig, raisin, coffee. Structure: Full body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Pedro Ximenez and Boal.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for fortified dried-fruit concentration with coffee-caramel depth.
- Check acidity/supporting structure so sweetness stays balanced rather than flat.
Confidence signals
- Dried fig-raisin and coffee profile
- Fortified sweet concentration with oxidative complexity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Patras · Achaia · Cephalonia
- Classic styles: Fortified sweet Greek red from Patras · Oxidative dessert style with dried-fruit complexity
Common questions
Is Mavrodaphne a red or white grape variety?
Mavrodaphne is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mavrodaphne smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mavrodaphne include dried fig, raisin and coffee. Structural profile: Full body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mavrodaphne?
Documented tells for Mavrodaphne: Look for fortified dried-fruit concentration with coffee-caramel depth. and Check acidity/supporting structure so sweetness stays balanced rather than flat..
What is Mavrodaphne most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mavrodaphne is most commonly confused with Pedro Ximenez, Boal and Tinta Negra. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mavrodaphne grown?
Classic regions for Mavrodaphne include Patras, Achaia and Cephalonia.