Wine: Natural sweet wine
Variety composition: Fokiano 100%
Origin: Ikaria
Style: Rare natural sweet wine from overripe grapes
Ageing: 4 years in oak barrels
Bottle: Handmade clay 500ml bottle
Alcohol: 16.5% vol
Available bottles: 19
Price: 126€
Serving temperature: Chilled, at 10°C
AFIANES NATURAL SWEET WINE 2011 from Ikaria
This wine expresses a rare and deeply concentrated side of Fokiano. It is a rich, naturally sweet and high-alcohol wine that connects the modern natural winemaking philosophy of Afianes Wines with the ancient wine memory of Ikaria. Moreover, its limited availability makes it especially appealing for collectors and lovers of distinctive Greek sweet wines.
AFIANES NATURAL SWEET WINE 2011 and 100% Fokiano
Fokiano gives this wine deep fruit, structure and natural intensity. In this sweet expression, the variety becomes more concentrated and more mature in aroma. Therefore, AFIANES NATURAL SWEET WINE 2011 is not only a dessert wine. It is a complete tasting experience with depth, history and a long finish.
Four years of oak ageing
The wine ages for four years in oak barrels, gaining complexity, structure and a rounder texture. At the same time, the oak supports the mature notes without covering the character of Fokiano. As a result, the wine remains rich, honeyed and balanced, with natural sweetness and aromatic depth.
Handmade clay 500ml bottle
The handmade clay 500ml bottle gives this wine a distinctive appearance and collectible value. In addition, the bottle reflects the deep connection of Afianes Wines with tradition, clay, pithari winemaking and the ancient wine culture of Ikaria. For this reason, it also makes a memorable gift for wine lovers.
Taste profile of AFIANES NATURAL SWEET WINE 2011
In the glass, this wine shows an intense honey color with orange highlights. On the nose, it offers dried apricot, fig, date and orange liqueur. On the palate, it feels dense, sweet and complex, with a long finish of anama honey. At the same time, the structure and alcohol bring balance, length and presence.
Food pairing ideas
You can pair this natural sweet wine with caramelized fruit, salted dark chocolate, nuts and rich cheeses. It also works beautifully with aged cheeses, desserts with fig, orange or honey, and special dishes that need a dense, honeyed wine beside them. Moreover, it can stand alone as a slow meditation wine after dinner.
Serving recommendation
Serve AFIANES NATURAL SWEET WINE 2011 chilled, at 10°C. This temperature keeps the sweetness balanced and highlights the aromas of dried fruit, honey and orange. Also, give the wine a few minutes in the glass, so it can open gradually and reveal its full aromatic depth.
A rare sweet vintage from Afianes Wines
Finally, AFIANES NATURAL SWEET WINE 2011 is a rare sweet vintage for collectors, natural wine lovers and anyone looking for a truly special bottle from Ikaria. To explore more wines from the same e-shop category, visit the Red Wines collection. For winery moments, rare releases and stories from Ikaria, follow Afianes Wines on Instagram.
