Winery: Domaine Economou

Country / Region: Greece / Crete

Date Winery was established: 1994

Grape Variety: Liatiko & Madilari

Alcohol Content / Volume: 13.5% / 750ml

Rating: 92 pts. Cellar Tracker

Decanting Time: open bottle for 1 hour, decant and serve at 18°C

Good to know Domaine Economou is one of the most sought after producers of Greece for its artisanal wines. Yiannis Economu, the outstanding wine maker has an oenology degree from Milan. He had years of work in Germany, Bordeaux (Chateau Margaux) and Piedmont under the guidance of Nebbiolo maestros. He then returned to Crete, Greece in 1994 where Domaine Economou is now rooted.

Domaine Economou PGI Crete Mirabello is a new wine to the Domaine Economou range. A first release of Mirabello made from a blend of Liatiko and Mandilari. A wine profile that reminds you of Barolo with deep flavour and silky tannins. It has notes of ripe dark and red cherry, soft wood smoke and herbs.