Artemis Karamolegos Mystirio 2019 – Orange wine

Artemis Karamolegos Mystirio

Colour: White
Style: Dry
Wine region: Santorini
Grape: 100% Assyrtiko
Vintage: 2019
Alcohol percentage: 13.5% vol
Closure: Cork
Unit quantity: 750ml

Wine maker’s notes

The single centenarian vineyard of Assyrtiko is located in one of the best terroirs of Santorini, in Pyrgos.

Spontaneous fermentation by the wild yeasts of the grapes, skin-fermented exactly like as the red winemaking. 14 days total maceration and after the finish of the fermentation, the wine remains on total lees for 10 months. Natural winemaking without any addition, stabilization, or filtration during the fermentation and maturation besides very low sulfites added before bottling. (total SO2 40mg/lt).

Intense nose, special, revealing another aspect of Santorini’s character. Herbal notes like chamomile, peppermint, and black tea and spices like cardamom and coriander are perceived first. Mineral notes and fruity hints of pear and bergamot indicate directly its origin. Structured and generous mouthfeel with firm tannins balanced by the richness and the volume of the wine. Long aftertaste with salinity and a spicy finish.

We don’t know exactly yet due to the nature of the wine and the fact that it’s just the first vintage. Based on what we taste, we consider that under good storage conditions the wine can develop a unique character for the next 5 years.

Decanting is necessary for at least an hour, in order to breath and open up its complicated character. Can be served at 13-15oC in a big glass of Riesling type, highlighting a wide variety of dishes; particularly due to its orange nature and to the presence of soft tannins it is a match with fish, as good as with meat.

Some of the best combinations that we have enjoyed till now: intense and matured gruyere cheese, first-class fish like grouper and dentex, lamb in the oven, or ribs. Without any doubt, another excellent pairings are with pork dishes, with various ethnic dishes like curry chicken and also with the spicy Moroccan cuisine. Its gustatory spectrum is so wide that we can say that the pairing list is endless. So we encourage you to try your own combinations.

Tip: The shipping cost per bottle drops significantly the more bottles you buy. Join forces with friends and family to buy more bottles and bring the cost down.

Important notes:

-It is an offense to purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic liquor if you are under the age of 18.
-The price includes safe packaging cost