Expect red cherry, blackcurrant, dried herb (Cab Franc's signature pyrazine character), tobacco, and refined oak with medium-to-full body and structured tannins. The 2019 Greek vintage was good.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Franc (100%)
- Region
- Greece / Macedonia / Drama
- Body
- Medium to Full
- Style
- dry red, structured, oak-aged
The producer
Domaine Costa Lazaridi's Amethystos line is sourced from the Drama region in northern Greece. The "Cava" designation in Greek wine refers to extended-aging white wines or aged red wines, distinct from the Spanish Cava sparkling category. Single-varietal Cabernet Franc is unusual for Greece and represents a more international-style expression.
What critics say
Costa Lazaridi Amethystos wines receive consistently solid reviews as benchmark modern Greek wines.
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, lamb burger, herb-crusted pork