Romeiko
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Romeiko Crete
Romeiko is a red wine grape with signature aromas of sour cherry, old spice, leather. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Xinomavro and Kotsifali.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for sour-cherry and old-spice profile with elevated alcohol warmth.
- Check structure as moderate with oxidative tendency.
Confidence signals
- Traditional Cretan profile
- High alcohol with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Crete · Chania · Kissamikos
- Classic styles: Ancient Cretan red variety often used in oxidative Marouvas style · High-alcohol Mediterranean red with oxidative-prone profile and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Romeiko a red or white grape variety?
Romeiko is a red wine grape variety.
What does Romeiko smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Romeiko include sour cherry, old spice and leather. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Romeiko?
Documented tells for Romeiko: Look for sour-cherry and old-spice profile with elevated alcohol warmth. and Check structure as moderate with oxidative tendency..
What is Romeiko most often confused with in blind tasting?
Romeiko is most commonly confused with Xinomavro, Kotsifali and Mandilaria. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Romeiko grown?
Classic regions for Romeiko include Crete, Chania and Kissamikos.