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: 2200 bottles
NATURAL DRY WHITE LITANI 2025 from Ikaria
This wine expresses the fresh, direct and aromatic side of Begleri. It comes from the Litani area at 400 meters altitude, where Aegean light, sea breeze and the natural acidity of the variety shape a white wine with clarity, energy and balance.
NATURAL DRY WHITE LITANI 2025 and 100% Begleri
Begleri gives this wine herbal character, floral notes and a clear citrus profile. In addition, the variety brings salinity, freshness and vibrant acidity. Therefore, NATURAL DRY WHITE LITANI 2025 works beautifully for wine lovers who search for a Greek natural white wine with precision, freshness and gastronomic flexibility.
Natural vinification with wild yeasts
Afianes Wines vinifies this wine with a natural and careful approach. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks with wild indigenous yeasts, helping preserve the aromatic purity of Begleri. Then, the wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined, with no added sulfites, so it keeps a vivid and authentic character in the glass.
Taste profile of NATURAL DRY WHITE LITANI 2025
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 natural white wine from Ikaria with oven-baked lamb with potatoes, lemon and rosemary, grilled fish, seafood and oysters. It also works beautifully with high-fat yellow cheeses, pasta with white sauce and white meat fillets. In addition, its acidity and salinity make it an excellent match for Mediterranean dishes with herbs, lemon and olive oil.
Serving and aging
Serve NATURAL DRY WHITE LITANI 2025 at 12°C. This temperature highlights its freshness, citrus fruit, herbal profile and salty finish. Also, the wine can age for up to 15 years, allowing more mature notes to develop over time while its acidity supports balance and length.
Discover more Begleri wines from Afianes
Finally, NATURAL DRY WHITE LITANI 2025 belongs to the white wine collection of Afianes Wines, where Begleri, natural vinification and the terroir of Ikaria shape every bottle. To compare it with a more traditional clay-pithari expression of the same grape, explore PITHARI DRY WHITE 2024. To see more wines from the same category, visit the White Wines collection. For winery moments, pairings and stories from Ikaria, follow Afianes Wines on Instagram.
