2024 Moraitis "Meltemi" Cyclades Rosé, Paros, GreeceABOUT THE WINE The 2024 Meltemi is crafted from 50% Aidani Mavro (a rare indigenous red variety) and 50% Mandilaria, both native to the Cyclades. Sourced from organically farmed vines rooted in Paross volcanic and limestone soils, the grapes are hand harvested and gently pressed. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel to preserve freshness, followed by a brief rest on fine lees for added texture. The result is a vivid, dry ros with lifted aromatics,

and fermented with natural yeasts

Though most celebrated for his red wines

This area is pretty hilly can offer different appellations as "Mâcon La Roche Vineuse"

Wild yeast fermentation in concrete tanks

Alfonso de Angelis

Their vines are 100% Aligoté

he continues to quietly but successfully carry the mantle of his famous forebears

Composed predominantly of Tempranillo (about 70%)

The estate’s limestone subsoils

The new vineyard of Contrada Feudo di Mezzo is just 3 acres and will be planted in 2008 exclusively with indigenous varietals: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio for reds and Carricante and Catarratto for whites

with a mixture of gravel

fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts