Overview
Apiliotis is a captivating sweet red wine by Domaine Sigalas in Santorini, made from the Mandilaria variety. The extremely ripe red grapes of the Mandilaria variety are harvested and placed on nets on the ground. They are left there for 12-15 days to dehydrate, resulting in exceptionally dense grapes that produce a condensed red sweet wine, with aromas of red fruit, jam, honey, smoke and herbs.
Ideal for accompanying chocolate-based desserts (chocolate soufflé, chocolate log, brownies, chocolate mousse), it can elevate the dining experience at restaurants or at home to new heights.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Clear, medium (+) ruby
Nose
Clean, medium intensity, with aroma characteristics reminiscent of sour cherry, red fruits jam, caramel, dry nuts, oak, beeswax, herbal notes and smoke.
Palate
Sweet, medium (+) acidity, medium tannins, low alcohol, full body. Medium (+) flavor intensity with flavor characteristics reminiscent of sour cherry, spoon sweets (cherry, plum), blackberry jam, honey, caramel and clove. Long finish.
Drinking time | Will develop gracefully 5-20 years from vintage
Tasting notes are based on blind tasting events organised by Gregory Kontos, DipWSET in accordance with the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine ®.