Wine: Natural rose white.
Varietal composition: Fokiano variety 100%.
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI): Ikaria
Region/Vine domain: Ikaria/ Patissa (800m alt.) prefylloxeric vineyard 200 years old.
Vinification: Classic rpse winemaking process in stainless steel containers; matured in french oak for five months. Wild indigenous yeast fermentation; bottled unfiltered & unfined; no aditional sulphites.
Aging: Susceptible to age up to 20 years.
Production: 250 bottles.
Icarus dry rosé oak 2019 from Ikaria
Icarus dry rosé oak 2019 by Afianes Wines is a rare natural rosé wine from Ikaria, made entirely from the indigenous Fokiano grape. It comes from the historic vineyard area of Patissa, at 800 meters altitude, where old vines express the wild landscape, mountain air and mineral character of the island. As a result, this wine offers depth, structure and a strong sense of place.
Made from 100% Fokiano
Fokiano is one of the most important local grape varieties of Ikaria. It gives this wine its distinctive color, red fruit character and firm structure. Moreover, the grape brings natural intensity and a rustic elegance that makes Icarus dry rosé oak 2019 more complex than a simple fresh rosé. It stands closer to a gastronomic rosé with ageing potential, texture and personality.
Natural vinification and French oak ageing
Afianes Wines vinifies this rosé with wild indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention. First, the wine ferments in stainless steel tanks. Then, it matures for five months in French oak, which adds subtle spice, roundness and extra depth. The wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined, with no added sulphites. Therefore, it keeps a raw, authentic and expressive character.
A limited production wine
Only 250 bottles of Icarus dry rosé oak 2019 were produced. This small production makes the wine especially interesting for collectors, natural wine lovers and people who want to discover rare Greek wines from indigenous varieties. In addition, the wine can age beautifully, so it can develop more complexity over time.
Taste profile and character
In the glass, this wine shows a deep rosé color with orange and copper reflections. On the nose, it can offer aromas of red fruit, dried flowers, herbs, spice and subtle oak. On the palate, it feels structured, mineral and gastronomic. At the same time, its freshness balances the richness of the fruit and the texture from oak ageing.
Food pairing ideas
You can pair Icarus dry rosé oak 2019 with dishes that need both freshness and structure. For example, it works beautifully with seafood in red sauces, grilled fish, tomato-based Mediterranean dishes, roasted vegetables, Asian-inspired sweet-and-sour flavors and Greek cuisine with herbs. Also, it can match richer dishes better than a light rosé because the oak ageing gives it more body.
Serving and ageing
Serve this wine slightly chilled, around 12–14°C, so the fruit, oak and mineral character stay balanced. If you prefer a fresher profile, serve it closer to 12°C. However, if you want more texture and aromatic depth, let it open slightly in the glass. Because this wine has ageing potential, you can enjoy it now or keep it in proper cellar conditions.
Discover more rosé wines from Afianes
Finally, Icarus dry rosé oak 2019 belongs to the wider rosé wine family of Afianes Wines, where local varieties, natural vinification and the terroir of Ikaria shape every bottle. To explore more wines from the same category, visit Rose wines by Afianes Wines. For winery moments, pairings and stories from Ikaria, follow Afianes Wines on Instagram.
