Amethystos Cava from Domaine Costa Lazaridi is a flagship red wine from the Drama region, produced exclusively from Cabernet Franc sourced from low-yielding vineyards planted on rocky, clay soils, and crafted through a meticulous process that includes fermentation followed by around 18 months of aging in new French oak barrels and extended bottle maturation before release, resulting in a wine built for longevity and structural depth; in the glass it shows an intense, almost opaque dark red color, while the aromatic profile is multilayered and evolving, revealing notes of violet, blackcurrant, plum jam, mint, cedar, toasted bread, and subtle hints of chocolate and spice, and on the palate it is full-bodied and powerful yet balanced, with firm but well-integrated tannins and a strong fruit core that supports its complexity, leading to a long, persistent finish and significant aging potential of 15-20 years, positioning it among the most recognized and critically regarded wines in Greece.