DITHYRAMVOS 25 YEARS ANNIVERSARY BOTTLE 2006 is a rare aged natural white wine from Ikaria, made from 100% Begleri for the 25th anniversary of Afianes Wines. This collector bottle brings together natural winemaking, Greek mythology, hand-painted local art and the authentic spirit of the Ikarian vineyard.
Wine: Dry white
Variety composition: Begleri 100%
Vintage: 2006
Style: Rare aged natural white wine
Winemaking: Foot-pressed in a traditional granite press
Fermentation: 30 days of open-air fermentation with native yeasts
Bottling: Unfiltered, unfined and bottled with no added sulfites
Bottle: Hand-painted by a local Ikarian artist
Anniversary: Created for the 25th anniversary of the winery
Volume: 750ml
Price: 135€
DITHYRAMVOS 25 YEARS ANNIVERSARY BOTTLE 2006 from Ikaria
DITHYRAMVOS 25 YEARS ANNIVERSARY BOTTLE 2006 is not an ordinary wine release. It is a collectible bottle created to celebrate 25 years of Afianes Wines. It connects Begleri, Ikaria, natural winemaking and Dionysus in a wine with strong symbolic, cultural and tasting value.
A rare aged Begleri wine
Begleri is the indigenous white grape variety of Ikaria and one of the most important elements of the island’s wine identity. In this aged expression, the grape gains more depth, maturity and emotional value. Therefore, DITHYRAMVOS 25 YEARS ANNIVERSARY BOTTLE 2006 is ideal for wine lovers who search for a rare Greek white wine with history and character.
Natural winemaking with traditional methods
Afianes Wines created this bottle through traditional foot pressing in a granite press. Then, the wine underwent open-air fermentation for 30 days with native yeasts. Finally, it was bottled unfiltered and unfined, with no added sulfites, so it could preserve its natural identity and direct expression of place.
Dithyramvos and Dionysus
The name Dithyramvos refers to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry. In ancient tradition, the dithyramb was a choral song sung in worship of the god. For this reason, the name fits an anniversary bottle created to express joy, energy and the living spirit of wine.
Mythology and Ikaria
Ikaria has a deep connection with Dionysian mythology. According to tradition, the island is linked with the god and with ancient worship elements discovered through time. As a result, this bottle is not only an aged natural white wine from Ikaria. It is also a cultural tribute to the island’s mythological memory.
A hand-painted collector bottle
Each bottle is hand-painted by a local Ikarian artist. This gives every bottle a unique identity and turns it into a collectible object. In addition, the artistic work strengthens the connection between wine, local creativity, mythology and the cultural landscape of Ikaria.
Taste character and experience
As an aged Begleri wine, this bottle can offer a more mature and layered experience than a young white wine. Natural vinification, long bottle evolution and the identity of the grape create a wine with depth, texture and personality. It is ideal for slow tasting, collector dinners and special occasions.
Food pairing ideas
You can pair this rare white wine with aged cheeses, smoked cheeses, mushroom dishes, grilled fish, shellfish and refined Mediterranean recipes. In addition, because of its age and natural structure, it can work well with dishes based on herbs, earthy flavors and more complex textures.
Discover more aged white wines from Afianes
Finally, DITHYRAMVOS 25 YEARS ANNIVERSARY BOTTLE 2006 belongs to the most distinctive collector releases of Afianes Wines. To compare it with another aged Begleri expression, explore PITHARI DRY WHITE 2015. To see more wines from the same category, visit the White Wines collection. For winery stories, rare releases and moments from Ikaria, follow Afianes Wines on Instagram.
