Scalarea Red Syrah & Kotsifali

Vintage 2013
by J. Boutari & Sons Wineries S.A.
Varietal Kotsifali
Color red
Region Crete
Country Greece
Medal Score
3.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
sun-dried figblack olivewild thymebaked plumcedar
Palate

Medium-bodied with rounded, mellow tannins and bright, sun-baked acidity that frames a silky, slightly rustic texture.

Finish

Medium-plus finish that lingers with dried herbs, dusty earth, and a faint saline note.

Food Pairings
  • • slow-roasted lamb with oregano and lemon
  • • grilled halloumi and tomato kebabs
  • • moussaka
  • • braised beef in tomato-cinnamon sauce
  • • aged graviera cheese
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2028

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Bronze Thessaloniki International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021
Bronze Thessaloniki International Wine & Spirits Competition 2020
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2021

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