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Anatolikos Vineyards Orange Wine 2018

Avdira, Thrace, Greece

Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 1

Price: $59.00
Organic wine

Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 14%

Drink: 2019-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Anatolikos Vineyards

L.J. Palmer WSET 3 rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Orange Unfiltered wine; classified in Ontario as skin fermented white wine. This wine, from Greece, is a blend of 80% Assyrtiko and 20% Malagousia grapes. Gold medal winner in Amphorae category Concours Internationale des Vins Biologiques 2019. This wine is best served at a temperature between 13 and 16 degrees Celsius; if too cold, the wonderful aromas and flavours do not shine through.
The wine has a wonderful amber colour with a pronounced nutty aroma (almonds predominantly), with earthy orange zest, a toffee hint, mace as predominant sweet spice, and dried fruits such as apricots. Citrus notes were evident as well as white floral and an earthy note that makes you think of autumn. A balanced wine with very soft tannins and a natural spritz. Very food friendly; it paired well with a dish of grilled shrimp, marinated in zesty orange sauce. We also nibbled on almonds, walnuts and it was divine with Wensleydale cheese with cranberries. Avoid Brie; the Brie was too sharp and acid for it. This wine is well worth seeking out.

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