{"id":3054,"date":"2019-07-25T01:11:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T22:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afianeswines.gr\/?post_type=product&p=3054"},"modified":"2026-06-07T02:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T23:04:17","slug":"afianes-underwater-natural-sparkling-white","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/afianeswines.gr\/en\/product\/afianes-underwater-natural-sparkling-white\/","title":{"rendered":"Afianes Underwater Natural Sparkling White"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS – VINIFICATION – AGING” tab_id=”1606233488851-07b7280b-5c78″][vc_column_text]Wine<\/strong>: Natural sparkling white<\/p>\n

Variety composition:<\/strong>\u00a0Begleri 100%<\/p>\n

Protected Geographical Indication (IGP):<\/strong>\u00a0Ikaria<\/p>\n

Vineyards:<\/strong>\u00a0Ikaria, Litani (400m. alt.) young plants and adult from 1-40 years old.<\/p>\n

Winemaking:<\/strong> Monovarietal natural sparkling dry white wine, produced from the local Begleri P.G.I Ikaria grape variety. Underwater secondary fermentation
\nprocess for at least 9 months in the Ikarian Sea. Limited production; wild indigenous yeast fermentation; bottled unfiltered & unfined.<\/p>\n

Pressure: <\/strong>4 Bar.<\/p>\n

Topping liquer :<\/strong> Zero dosage<\/p>\n

Disgorging:\u00a0<\/strong>Without<\/p>\n

Aging:<\/strong>\u00a0Susceptible to long aging, up to 30 years.<\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> 60 bottles.<\/p>\n

Afianes Underwater Natural Sparkling White 2019<\/h3>\n

Afianes Underwater Natural Sparkling White<\/strong> is one of the rarest wines of Afianes Wines: a natural sparkling white wine from Ikaria, made from 100% Begleri. It combines the island\u2019s indigenous grape variety with an exceptional underwater secondary fermentation process in the Ikarian Sea. As a result, this bottle offers rarity, innovation and a strong sense of place.<\/p>\n

A rare sparkling Begleri from Ikaria<\/h3>\n

Begleri is one of the most important white grape varieties of Ikaria. It gives this wine freshness, structure and a bright mineral character. Moreover, the natural acidity of Begleri works beautifully with the sparkling style, creating tension, energy and elegance. Therefore, Afianes Underwater Natural Sparkling White<\/strong> feels both gastronomic and collectible.<\/p>\n

Underwater secondary fermentation<\/h3>\n

Afianes Wines creates this natural sparkling wine through underwater secondary fermentation for at least nine months in the Ikarian Sea. This unique process adds depth, texture and complexity to the wine. In addition, the underwater environment enhances the story of the bottle and connects the wine directly with the sea, the island and the adventurous spirit of Afianes Wines.<\/p>\n

Extra Brut and zero dosage<\/h3>\n

This wine follows an Extra Brut, zero dosage style. That means the winery does not add sweetness through dosage after fermentation. Instead, the wine expresses the pure character of Begleri, the natural sparkling method and the underwater ageing process. Because of this, the taste remains dry, precise and elegant.<\/p>\n

Appearance and tasting profile<\/h3>\n

In the glass, Afianes Underwater Natural Sparkling White<\/strong> shows a bright golden color with a long-lasting upward string of bubbles. On the nose, it offers multiple aromatic layers shaped by the wine\u2019s underwater fermentation and ageing. On the palate, it feels creamy, multi-layered and complex, with a long finish that continues after each sip.<\/p>\n

Limited production of 60 bottles<\/h3>\n

Only 60 bottles were produced, which makes this wine an exceptional choice for collectors, sommeliers and natural wine lovers. Furthermore, its ageing potential reaches up to 30 years, so it can work both as a special bottle to open now and as a rare wine to keep in a cellar.<\/p>\n

Food pairing ideas<\/h3>\n

You can pair Afianes Underwater Natural Sparkling White<\/strong> with refined seafood dishes. For example, it works beautifully with coquilles Saint-Jacques, fresh oysters and scallops with fresh lemon. Also, its freshness and creamy texture can match elegant fish dishes, shellfish and delicate Mediterranean starters.<\/p>\n

Serving recommendation<\/h3>\n

Serve this sparkling wine at around 12\u00b0C. This temperature helps the bubbles, acidity and aromatic complexity stay in balance. In addition, use a proper wine glass rather than a very narrow flute, so the wine can express its full aromatic depth.<\/p>\n

Discover more Afianes white wines<\/h3>\n

Finally, Afianes Underwater Natural Sparkling White<\/strong> belongs to the wider white wine world of Afianes Wines, where Begleri, natural vinification and the terroir of Ikaria shape every bottle. To explore more bottles from the same category, visit the White Wines collection<\/a>. For winery moments, rare releases and stories from Ikaria, follow Afianes Wines on Instagram<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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