Variety
Mandilaria 100%
Vintage
2018
Type
Red naturally sweet wine
Appellation
PGI Cyclades
Vineyard
Selected blocks spread over the island
Age of vines
60+ years
Harvest
Handpicked, strict grape sorting
Vegan certified
Yes
Alcohol by Volume
9.5%
Total Acidity
8.7 gr/lt
Residual Sugars
233.1 gr/lt
Active Acidity (pH)
3.28
WinemakingRigorous grape sorting by hand on conveyor belt. The fruits are left to dry under the sun for approximately 10 days. The sundried grapes are pressed and led to barrels for almost a 2-year fermentation, followed by minimum 2-year maturation in 3rd and 4th use French oak barrels.
Tasting NoteDeep ruby red color. The nose is complex and intense with red fruit like cherries and sour cherries in the foreground, accompanied by aromas of blackberry jam and dried fig, as well as by sweeter notes of spices, vanilla, and cinnamon. On the palate, rich mouthfeel with intense, layered flavors, masterfully balancing the sweetness and the vibrant acidity. Long and persistent aftertaste.
Ageing PotentialUnlimited
Interesting FactWe produce our Apiliotis only on vintages with notable grape production in terms of volume as it takes almost 5 tons of grapes to yield 1 ton of this distinctive wine.