Αnatolikos Pet Nat Assyrtiko Malagousia 2022 / 2023
Type: White Wine
Country: Greece
Region: Thrace
Grape Variety: 60% Assyrtiko, 40% Malagousia
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%
Viticulture: Certified Organic | Natural Wine | Vegan Friendly
Climate: Mediterranean with Eastern warm winds. Day to night temperature difference of 13-15 Celcius
Terroir: Organically certified vineyards 3km from the sea. Vineyards grow on a volcanic soilbed of sandy granite
Ageing: Hand-harvested in the later part of August. Cold soak pre-fermentation followed by native yeast in traditional Greek amphora vessels. At the last stages of fermentation, the wine is bottled to finish its natural fermentation in the bottle. The wine is unfiltered and unfined
Color: Light gold
Nose: Beautiful and fresh nose of flowers
Palate: A wine of high tension, acidity and minerality over notes of crushed bread, brioche, flowers, herbs and spices
About the Winery:
Located in Avdira, Xanthi (or Thrace in Eastern Greece), Anatolikos Vineyards was established in 2005 by Sakis and Marios Nikolaidis, experienced businessmen of Xanthi in the fields of gastronomy.
The revival of their famous vineyard sites began in 2000. Contributing to this initiative, the brothers started by farming Greek and foreign grape varieties on their unique vineyards located on the dry hills of Avidira city. Some notable varieties include Malagousia, Mavroudi and Assyrtiko. At an altitude of 50-70 meters and a location approximately 2 km away from the Thrace Sea, the sandy-soiled terroir enjoys continuous cool winds and the region’s microclimate, which consistently benefitted the growth of healthy vines and grapes.
Their distinctive philosophy is summarized by organic farming practices, minimal interventions in winemaking, little or no sulphites added, and spontaneous ferments that provide a distinctive fingerprint to their wines. Their love for what they do and willingness to experiment with amphora fermentation has led them to produce incredible natural wines that are nothing short of exceptional!
