Moraitico Island's Red 2017
£34.50
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Moraitico Island's Red 2017
£34.50
Description
A blend of three Agean grape varieties, this ruby colour red from the island of Paros offers flavours such as cherry, sour cherry, cranberry and cinnamon on the nose, and well-developed complexity on the palate with tastes of sweet spice, tobacco leaves and mint. Aged for 12 months in French oak, this certified organic wine is nicely paired with beef recipes, chargrilled kebabs, cheese and charcuterie.
At a glance
Grape
Mandilaria, Mavrotragano, Monemvasia
Region
Aegean Islands
Vintage
2017
ABV
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Body
Full Bodied
Organic
Grapes
Mandilaria & Mavrotragano & Monemvasia
Mavrotragano is a dark-skinned variety grown exclusively on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini. Traditionally cultivated for the production of sweet red wines, it now has a somewhat cult status as a high-quality dry red. Mavrotragano was almost uprooted to the point of extinction during Santorini’s tourist boom when vineyard land was acquired by developers wanting to build hotels and apartments. At one stage, Mavrotragano accounted for just 2 per cent of Santorini’s dwindling vineyard area – the prestigious Assyrtico was the much-preferred variety on the island.
Producer
Originating from a family of viticulturists, George Moraitis established his modern winery in 2000 in order to make a small selection of labels based on the varieties traditionally cultivated on the island of Paros. The most important of these varieties is the aromatic Malagousia, which takes centre stage in his white and rose labels. Breaking away from stereotypes, both in winemaking and the presentation of his wines, he has created characteristics and personality evoking examples of Aegean island wines, pleasing and resonating at the same time. His vineyard and winery are certified organic and he applies minimal intervention in the winemaking. The total output of the winery is 25-30000 bottles.