KARAMOLEGKOS SANTORINI NYKTERI 2020 14.5%VOL 750ml 6pcs

Nyxteri in Santorini is a wine harvested at night to ensure that the grapes are pressed before the day’s heat sets in. Nyxteri is a blend consisting of 90% Assyrtiko and small amounts of Athiri and Aidani. The grapes come from vineyards in Pyrgos and Megalochori, where the vines are up to 100 years old. The harvest is late, giving the wine a rich body and intensity. Fermentation takes place in large oak barrels (with a small percentage being new), followed by maturation for approximately 16 months with frequent batonnage. The final result is a wine with a honeyed, smoky, and intensely mineral character.

Organoleptic Characteristics:

Artemis Karamolegos’ Nyxteri has a medium golden color and intense aromas of honey, vanilla, smoke, toast, peach, orange, candied lemon, quince, nuts, and pronounced minerality. On the palate, it is explosive, with a rich body and vibrant acidity. The concentrated nature of the wine gives the impression of chewing the fruit. Flavors of ripe quince, lemon, grapefruit, honeycomb, bitter orange peel, sourdough toast, and wet stone fill the palate.

Pairings:

It pairs excellently with pasta with smoked trout, grilled fish, or pork with orange and honey. Serve at 11°C.