{"title":"April 22: Greek Wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vaeni-xinomavro-naoussa-greece-2022","title":"VAENI, Naoussa Xinomavro, Greece, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe VAENI Naoussa Co-op is one of the most highly progressive wine-producing units in Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a giant producer representing 50 percent of the local wine production, which comes from an area renowned for its exquisite red wines. The co-operative counts 200 members -experienced vine growers- who are driven by their profound love for quality wines. That vital human factor, combined with the use of advanced technology, can guarantee the quality of the wine, which is mainly sourced from Xinomavro, an indigenous variety dominating northern Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery is staffed with qualified experts and operates according to the European standards. It is situated within the boundaries of the viticultural region, which is an advantage for the product itself. What characterizes the company's course is experience, reliability and an artistic feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the VAENI wines are exported to China, Russia, the USA, Canada, Kazakhstan, Australia, Dubai, N.Zealand, Japan, Ukraine, Belarus, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland, England, Serbia and Cyprus. 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Intense tannins are seen in the palate, but they blend harmoniously. 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He is the pioneering winemaker who applied mathematics and other innovative ideas to oenology and viticulture to elevate Santorini’s wines to international stardom. The 1991 Santorini is his maiden vintage, the first wine to be labelled Protected Designation of Origin, marking the start of operations at Domaine Sigalas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text__main-text\"\u003eComing from a winemaking family, like most Santorinians, the future mathematician Paris Sigalas spent his summer holidays on the island. Together with friends, he helped out with grape-picking and in the production of the family's wine, a process that increasingly fascinated him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text__main-text\"\u003eGradually, Sigalas took over the reins of his grandfather's vineyard and started crafting wine by his own guidng principle: “the dynamic evolution of tradition\". It is the belief that innovation and technical savviness can coexist in a creative relationship with the ancient winegrowing traditions of the island. 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Intensely fruit-forward nose, mostly of cherry and strawberry. The oak is well integrated adding delicate sweet notes of vanilla on the background. On the palate, medium-bodied with a lively acidity that offers a crisp, refreshing mouthfeel. Lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Domaine Sigalas 2022 Mavrotragano Mandilaria Mμ is a 50-50 blend of both these red grapes cultivated on the island of Santorini. The wine ages in large oak casks for one year and reveals punchy flavors of cherry, cassis, grilled watermelon and apple cider. The tannins are bitter, and it might help to serve this wine one or two degrees cooler than normal to make it more accessible. 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Complex nose with typical bouquet of sundried tomatoes, smoky black fruits, strawberries, dark cherries, licorice, and spices. Full body, with rich fruit depth, blackberries, plums, herbaceous hints, and oak on the back. Solid, velvety tannins and long aftertaste with persistent aromas.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Vinous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2021 Amyndeon Xinomavro Reserve Vieilles Vignes Barba Yiannis is a varietal Xinomavro, aged for two years in French oak barrels and another year in bottle prior to release. Orange blossom, red cherry, rose petal and spicy nuances all come alive. 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