Aoton Mandilaria Red 2019
£25.00
Skip to product information
Aoton Mandilaria Red 2019
£25.00
Description
Mandilaria 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%. From organic vineyards. Night harvest. Remains with the fine lees for 10 months and "Batonnage" method is applied. Light, fresh style with aromas of red fruits and Mediterranean herbs. Medium-bodied, with moderate acidity levels and a fruity forward character, not very complex but inviting. Good balance and satisfying length.
At a glance
Grape
Mandilaria
Region
Central Greece
Vintage
2019
ABV
14.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Body
Full Bodied
Grape
Mandilaria
Mandilaria is one of Greece's most widely planted red grapes, grown across the Aegean islands, Crete and into Central Greece — where in Evia it is known locally as Mavrokoundoura. It produces deeply coloured wines with firm tannins but only moderate body and alcohol, which is why it is most often blended with softer or more aromatic partners such as Kotsifali or Mavrotragano rather than bottled alone. Properly ripened, it gives aromas of dark cherry and black fruit alongside a distinctive leathery, earthy character.
Producer
“Aoton” in ancient Greek defines the “finest specimen of its class” and represents a winery dedicated to the production of fine wines in the same location where three generations ago, the family winery “Patitiri” was the community’s local press of grapes from the surrounding vineyards. In the heart of Mesogeia, the middle landplane between Athens and the Eastern coast of Attica, in Spata, Sotiris Gkinis, a dedicated oenologist himself, has revived the 10-ha large family vineyard, which is producing low yield, high-quality fruit. His wines are made exclusively from the three local varieties: Savatiano, Roditis and Mandelaria and have become highly praised by the discerning palates.