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 2021 from Ikaria
This natural rosé wine expresses the wild personality of Ikaria through Fokiano, a local grape variety with freshness, color and aromatic intensity. Moreover, the 2021 vintage gives the wine a more mature identity than a young rosé. As a result, MAINADA DRY ROSE 2021 works both as a gastronomic rosé and as a more thoughtful bottle for natural wine lovers.
MAINADA DRY ROSE 2021 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 2021 suits wine lovers who enjoy rosé wines with personality, depth and food-pairing flexibility.
Natural rosé vinification
Afianes Wines follows a careful natural rosé vinification method for Mainada. 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 below 12°C. Finally, the wine stays with its noble lees, which are stirred every 10 days for three months before bottling.
A mature rosé vintage
The 2021 vintage gives this wine a more evolved profile. While a young Mainada highlights vivid fruit and floral freshness, an aged bottle can develop deeper notes, softer aromatic intensity and richer texture. At the same time, the natural acidity of Fokiano helps the wine remain fresh, balanced and alive.
Taste profile of MAINADA DRY ROSE 2021
In the glass, this wine can show a natural red-brown color with orange highlights. On the nose, it may offer forest fruits, herbs, watermelon, rose, Ikarian brushwood and more mature notes from bottle ageing. On the palate, it feels expressive and layered, with white pepper, dried fruits, minerality and cooling acidity. Moreover, its full body gives the wine balance and presence.
Food pairing ideas
You can pair this aged rosé with dishes that combine freshness, spice and texture. For example, it works beautifully with seafood in red sauces, shrimp saganaki, grilled prawns, tomato-based seafood pasta, roasted vegetables, Greek meze and Mediterranean dishes with herbs. In addition, it can match Asian sweet-and-sour flavors because its acidity and fruit character create balance.
Serving recommendation
Serve MAINADA DRY ROSE 2021 around 12–14°C. This temperature keeps the wine fresh while allowing its mature aromas to open in the glass. If you want a lighter and more refreshing profile, serve it slightly cooler. However, if you want more texture and aromatic depth, let it warm a little after pouring.
Discover more rosé wines from Afianes
Finally, MAINADA DRY ROSE 2021 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.
