Liatiko
By Yiannis Karakasis MW
At a glance
Liatiko is not just a classic Cretan indigenous variety. It is Crete’s treasure, with 400 ha of plantings. Its lineage goes so far back in time that it is regarded as an ancestor of the Corinthian grape used since ancient times as a table grape. During the past couple of decades, it has managed to step out of the shadows due to the work of quality-driven producers and is, for Crete, a blue-chip on the rise. It produces wines of silk and cashmere. Wines that can be enjoyed in their youth but can improve with cellaring.
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