Monemvasios Red 2014
Greece
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Description
In a nutshell:
A gloriously aromatic, rounded and balanced Greek red from the far south of the Peloponnese peninsula.
The lowdown:
The area this wine is made in is spectacularly scenic and has a history of viticulture going back to ancient times. The Monemvasios Winery make a wide range of wine featuring indigenous grapes of which this is a superb example. It's made mainly from one of Greece's major red varieties, Agiorgtiko, with about 10% Mavroudi and is a wine made to age gracefully. There are plenty of primary fruit flavours there which are complemented by notes of mocha, coffee, vanilla and nutty oak. The ripe and well integrated tannins give it a wonderfully velvety texture during the long lingering finish.
The Producer
The Laconia peninsula in the far southeast of the Peloponnese was, until the Tsimbidi family started up the Monemvasia Winery in 1997, a neglected corner of Greek wine heritage. It was from this region that the white grape variety Malvasia, which has gone on to be planted across the world, originated. The objective was to return it to its homeland and recommence production in its native land. Having made a success of that they've gone on to plant over 120 hectares of this and other native varieties and their wines now command a growing reputation both at home and abroad.
When to drink:
An elegant, and complex wine that's a perfect match to red meat dishes, rich pasta recipes and mature cheeses.
A gloriously aromatic, rounded and balanced Greek red from the far south of the Peloponnese peninsula.
The lowdown:
The area this wine is made in is spectacularly scenic and has a history of viticulture going back to ancient times. The Monemvasios Winery make a wide range of wine featuring indigenous grapes of which this is a superb example. It's made mainly from one of Greece's major red varieties, Agiorgtiko, with about 10% Mavroudi and is a wine made to age gracefully. There are plenty of primary fruit flavours there which are complemented by notes of mocha, coffee, vanilla and nutty oak. The ripe and well integrated tannins give it a wonderfully velvety texture during the long lingering finish.
The Producer
The Laconia peninsula in the far southeast of the Peloponnese was, until the Tsimbidi family started up the Monemvasia Winery in 1997, a neglected corner of Greek wine heritage. It was from this region that the white grape variety Malvasia, which has gone on to be planted across the world, originated. The objective was to return it to its homeland and recommence production in its native land. Having made a success of that they've gone on to plant over 120 hectares of this and other native varieties and their wines now command a growing reputation both at home and abroad.
When to drink:
An elegant, and complex wine that's a perfect match to red meat dishes, rich pasta recipes and mature cheeses.
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Mellow & Rounded Reds |
| Country | Greece |
| Grape Variety | Agiorgitiko , Mavroudi |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13% |
| SKU | MO5213RN |
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