Wine: Red dry.
Varietal composition: Fokiano 100%.
Protected Geographical Indication (P.G.I.): Ikaria.
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: Traditional local method, with grapes manually destemmed and squeezed in a winepress made of 5 large granite stones, macerated for 3-5 days and then fermented with their own yeast in clay jars buried in the earth in a special hold outside the winery. During this process there is no mechanical intervention or filtering, except some minimum sulfating before bottling.
Aging: It is susceptible to long aging.
Production: 1800 bottles.
PITHARI DRY RED 2020 from Ikaria
This wine expresses the traditional and earthy side of Fokiano. It comes from the Profitis Ilias area in Raches, at around 600 meters altitude, where mountain freshness, sea breeze and granite-based soils shape a red wine with intensity, freshness and a deep connection to its place of origin.
PITHARI DRY RED 2020 and 100% Fokiano
Fokiano gives this wine natural color, ripe fruit and a distinctive tannic structure. In addition, the variety brings aromas of cherry, wild cherry, ripe forest fruits and subtle herbal notes. Therefore, PITHARI DRY RED 2020 works beautifully for wine lovers who enjoy natural red wines with authenticity, gastronomic character and mineral depth.
Traditional pithari winemaking
Afianes Wines vinifies this wine with the ancient winemaking technique of Ikaria. First, the grapes are manually destemmed and pressed in a winepress made of large granite stones. Then, the must stays with the skins for three to five days. After that, fermentation continues with indigenous yeasts in clay jars buried in the earth, in a special area outside the winery.
Natural character and minimal intervention
The winemaking process uses no mechanical intervention and no filtration. This approach preserves the personality of Fokiano and allows the wine to express the vineyard, the soil and its natural energy. Moreover, minimal intervention gives the wine a more authentic texture and a vivid character in the glass.
Taste profile of PITHARI DRY RED 2020
In the glass, this wine shows an opaque natural red-brown color with orange highlights and long-lasting legs. On the nose, it offers ripe forest fruits such as cherry, lychee and blackberry in spoon sweet. On the palate, sour cherry and wild cherry dominate. At the same time, intense minerality and a wet granite finish add depth, tension and length.
Food pairing ideas
You can pair this wine with sweet-and-sour dishes, large fresh fish with herbs, meats with wild greens and rabbit stew. It also works beautifully with traditional Mediterranean dishes such as giouvetsi, stuffed peppers and tomatoes, dolma, soufiko and magirio. Because it is best served fresh at 14°C, it can accompany rich island cuisine without feeling heavy.
Serving and aging
Serve PITHARI DRY RED 2020 fresh at around 14°C. This temperature highlights the fruit, acidity and mineral character while keeping the wine balanced. Also, give it a few minutes in the glass so the ripe aromas and earthy complexity can open gradually. Thanks to its structure, the wine is suitable for long aging.
Discover more red wines from Afianes
Finally, PITHARI DRY RED 2020 belongs to the red wine world of Afianes Wines, where Fokiano, traditional vinification and the terroir of Ikaria shape every bottle. To explore more wines from the same category, visit the Red Wines collection. For winery moments, pairings and stories from Ikaria, follow Afianes Wines on Instagram.
