Mavrodáfni

Mavrodáfni is a black grape native to Achaea in the north Peloponnese, and blended with Mávro Korinthiakí to make a fortified dessert wine with that goes well with chocolate. The story goes that is was named after the black (mávro) grape and a beautiful grape picker named Daphne, who died before the wine maker who employed her could tell her he loved her.

Some wine makers have also begun making a spicy dry Mavrodáfni wine with a full body that can accompany even the strongest flavoured meat dishes. It’s also grown on Kefaloniá, where it yields rich, velvety wines like port.

Designated PDO (ΠΟΠ) Mavrodáfni Patrón.