Wine: Natural Dry Rosé.
Varietal composition: Fokiano 100%.
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI): Ikaria
Region/Vine domain: Ikaria/Rahes
Vinification: Destemming without pressing. The grape juice remains with the pomace for 3 hours. After that, it is pressed and cold soaked and then it is fermented in a controlled environment inside a closed stainless steel tank at a temperature lower than 12°C. After the end of the fermentation and the primary removal of sediment, the wine is stirred with its noble lees every 10 days for 3 months until it is finally bottled.
Aging: Natural Dry Rosé is susceptible to aging of at least 2 years. Orange-red highlights increase while its nose becomes less vibrant. While aging its flavor characteristics improve, concluding to blackberry marmalade. Most of its crisp remains as well as its vivid aftertaste.
MAINADA DRY ROSE 2025 from Ikaria
This natural rosé wine expresses the wild character of Ikaria through Fokiano, a local grape variety with intensity, freshness and aromatic depth. Moreover, the 2025 vintage brings a vivid and youthful expression, ideal for customers who want a rosé with more personality than a simple summer wine.
MAINADA DRY ROSE 2025 and 100% Fokiano
Fokiano gives this wine structure, fruit intensity and a distinctive herbal profile. In addition, the variety brings natural color, refreshing acidity and a strong connection to the terroir of Ikaria. Therefore, MAINADA DRY ROSE 2025 works beautifully for wine lovers who enjoy rosé wines with freshness, complexity and food-pairing flexibility.
Natural rosé vinification
Afianes Wines vinifies this wine with a careful approach that protects freshness and aroma. First, the grapes are destemmed without pressing. Then, the juice remains with the pomace for three hours. After pressing and cold soaking, fermentation takes place in a closed stainless-steel tank at a temperature below 12°C. Finally, the wine stays with its noble lees, which are stirred every 10 days for three months before bottling.
Taste profile of MAINADA DRY ROSE 2025
In the glass, this wine shows an opaque natural red-brown color with orange highlights and long-lasting legs. On the nose, it offers forest fruits, herbs, watermelon, milk caramel, rose and Ikarian brushwood. On the palate, it feels unexpected and expressive, with white pepper, dried fruits, minerality and cooling acidity. At the same time, its full body keeps the wine balanced and satisfying.
Food pairing ideas
You can pair this rosé with light dishes, seafood in red sauces and Mediterranean recipes with herbs. For example, it works beautifully with shrimp saganaki, grilled prawns, tomato-based seafood pasta, roasted vegetables, Greek meze and summer salads. In addition, it can accompany Asian dishes with sweet-and-sour flavors, because its acidity and fruit character create balance.
Serving and ageing
Serve MAINADA DRY ROSE 2025 at 10–12°C during summer for a fresher profile. However, during winter, serve it closer to 16°C to reveal more body, texture and aromatic depth. The wine can age for at least two years. During ageing, the orange-red highlights can become more expressive, while the flavor profile can move toward richer notes such as blackberry marmalade.
Discover more rosé wines from Afianes
Finally, MAINADA DRY ROSE 2025 belongs to the rosé wine world of Afianes Wines, where Fokiano, natural vinification and the terroir of Ikaria shape every bottle. To explore more wines from the same category, visit the Rose Wines collection. For winery moments, pairings and stories from Ikaria, follow Afianes Wines on Instagram.
