Wine: Natural Red dry.
Varietal composition: Fokiano 80%, Kountoura 20%.
Vineyard: Ikaria , Raches , Profitis Ilias 1,5ha, age of grapevines 50 and 10 years old, yield 25 hl/ha, organic cultivation, altitude 600 m. Sandy clay soil from decomposed granite rock with low pH and high concentration in minerals and micronutrients.
Vinification: Pressed traditionaly in the stone press, maceration throughout all the fermentation for 45 days. Wild indigenous yeast fermentation; no mechanical intervention and filtering; bottled unfiltered & unfined; zero addition of sulfites.
Aging: Best consumed now.
Production: 1300 bottles
ICARUS DRY RED 2004 from Ikaria
This wine expresses a rare, mature and collectible side of Afianes Wines. It comes from the Profitis Ilias area in Raches, at around 600 meters altitude. There, mountain freshness, sea breeze and granite-based soils shape a red wine with depth, structure and a distinctive aged personality.
Fokiano and Kountoura in a mature expression
Fokiano gives this wine body, ripe red and black fruit, structure and warmth. Kountoura adds another layer of complexity, aromatic evolution and tasting depth. Therefore, ICARUS DRY RED 2004 is not a simple red wine. It is a mature wine experience with history, texture and emotional value.
Traditional 45-day maceration
Afianes Wines vinifies this vintage with traditional pressing in a stone press. The wine macerates throughout the entire fermentation for 45 days, which gives color, structure and concentration. At the same time, wild indigenous yeasts keep the wine closely connected to the vineyard and the terroir of Ikaria.
Natural character and minimal intervention
The winemaking process uses no mechanical intervention and no filtration. In addition, the wine is bottled unfiltered, unfined and without added sulfites. Because of this approach, the wine keeps a more authentic texture, natural intensity and honest character. This method reflects the Afianes Wines philosophy of small-production natural wines.
Taste profile of ICARUS DRY RED 2004
In the glass, this wine shows a deep ruby color with amber reflections and very long-lasting legs. On the nose, it opens with red and black fruit, continues with traces of leather and ends with dark chocolate and walnut spoon-sweet notes. On the palate, it feels rich, complex and beautifully balanced, with red and black fruit, carob, tomato, tobacco and black pepper.
Food pairing ideas
You can pair this wine with rare or medium-rare roasted red meat, game, deer, wild boar and dishes with rich texture. It also works beautifully with duck risotto with herbs, Christmas stuffed turkey, matured high-fat cold cuts and spicy yellow cheeses. Because of its mature complexity, it suits special dinners, collector tastings and memorable wine moments.
Serving recommendation
Serve ICARUS DRY RED 2004 at room temperature, directly from the bottle. Since this is an aged vintage, give it a little time in the glass before tasting. This allows the aromas, texture and structure to open gradually. In this way, the wine can show its mature notes, depth and long finish more clearly.
A rare aged vintage from Afianes Wines
Finally, ICARUS DRY RED 2004 is a rare aged bottle for collectors, natural wine lovers and people who seek red wines with history. To explore more wines from the same category, visit the Red Wines collection. For winery moments, rare releases and stories from Ikaria, follow Afianes Wines on Instagram.
