PATARIA – Red Sweet Wine (2024)
Agios Panteleimonas Monastery – Chromitsa Metochi, Mount Athos
Description
Pataria is a red sweet wine produced in 2024, with 14% alcohol, which combines the intensity of the blend of varieties with a pleasant sweetness. It offers a rich, almost dessert-like experience with notes of cooked fruit and spices.
Features
Appearance
- Color: Purple
- Color intensity: Medium
Smell
- Aroma: Violet, clove, tomato leaves and cooked fruit
- Intensity Aroma: Medium
Taste
- Sweetness: Sweet
- Acidity: Medium
- Alcohol: High (14% vol.)
- Body: Medium
- Taste: Cooked red plum, pepper, vanilla and chocolate
- Flavor intensity: Medium
Tasting Experience & Pairings
Pataria stands out for its intense sweetness and complexity. It is ideal for:
- Chocolate desserts (tarts)
- Blue cheeses (roquefort, gorgonzola)
- Nuts (hazelnuts, almonds)
Serving: 12-14°C
The Origin of Pataria
It is produced in the vineyards of Metochio Chromitsa, where the monks of Monastery of Saint Panteleimon apply traditional cultivation methods. The unique climate of Mount Athos gives the wine a natural sweetness and rich flavor.
Why try it?
✔ Limited production – reflects the uniqueness of the place
✔ Intense sweetness – ideal for sweet moments
✔ Complexity – perfect for taste discoveries