Wine: Natural dry white
Variety composition: Begleri 100%
Protected Geographical Indication (IGP): Ikaria
Vineyards: Ikaria, Litani (400m. alt.) young plants and adult from 1-40 years old.
Winemaking: Classic white vinification process in stainless steel containers with wild indigenous yeast fermentation; bottled unfiltered & unfined, with no addition of sulfites.
Aging: Susceptible to long aging, up to 15 years.
Production: 4000 bottles.
NATURAL DRY WHITE LITANI 2020 from Ikaria
This natural white wine shows a clean, fresh and aromatic expression of Begleri. It comes from the Litani area at 400 meters altitude, where the Ikarian landscape, sea breeze and natural acidity of the variety shape a wine with energy and balance. Moreover, it offers a bright alternative to heavier white wines.
NATURAL DRY WHITE LITANI 2020 and 100% Begleri
Begleri gives this wine herbal and floral notes, together with a clear citrus character. In addition, the variety brings salinity, minerality and vibrant acidity. Therefore, NATURAL DRY WHITE LITANI 2020 works beautifully for wine lovers who enjoy white wines with freshness, precision and gastronomic flexibility.
Natural vinification with wild yeasts
Afianes Wines vinifies this wine with a natural and careful approach. First, fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks with wild indigenous yeasts. Then, the winery protects freshness and aromatic purity through controlled, cool fermentation. Finally, the wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined, with no added sulfites, so it keeps a direct and expressive character.
Taste profile of NATURAL DRY WHITE LITANI 2020
In the glass, this wine shows a slightly cloudy golden color with blond highlights and long-lasting legs. On the nose, it feels herbal and floral, with dominant aromas of citrus fruit. On the palate, it is salty, vibrant, limpid and smooth, with a full body and a long aftertaste that invites another sip.
Food pairing ideas
You can pair this wine with dishes that combine richness, freshness and texture. For example, it works beautifully with oven-baked lamb with potatoes, lemon and rosemary, grilled fish, seafood, oysters, high-fat yellow cheeses, pasta with white sauce and white meat fillets. In addition, its acidity and salinity make it a strong match for Mediterranean dishes with herbs and lemon.
Serving and aging
Serve NATURAL DRY WHITE LITANI 2020 at 12°C. This temperature highlights its freshness, citrus profile and mineral character. Also, the wine can age for up to 15 years, allowing more mature notes to develop over time while the acidity supports balance and length.
Discover more white wines from Afianes
Finally, NATURAL DRY WHITE LITANI 2020 belongs to the wider white wine collection of Afianes Wines, where Begleri, natural vinification and the terroir of Ikaria shape each bottle. To explore more wines from the same category, visit the White Wines collection. For winery moments, pairings and stories from Ikaria, follow Afianes Wines on Instagram.
