Sparkling wines, genuine provocateurs, emerge with irresistible charm. Greek vineyard, offers festive choices, 4 of which we singled out.
Champagne (French term champagne) is a fine sparkling wine originating from the Campania region. The first sparkling champagne was created in France by mistake. The pressure on the bottle gave it the name “devil’s wine” (le Vin du Diable) as the bottles exploded and the corks burst. At that time, bubbles were considered a fault.
The monarchy of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries associated it with luxury and nobility. It is a symbol of status with unsurpassed style and dazzling shine. It is deservedly described as the absolute star of successful social events.
Most quality sparkling wines are the result of two fermentations. One to turn grape juice into wine without bubbles (base wine) and a subsequent one to turn base wine into sparkling wine.
The winemaker stimulates the second fermentation by adding yeast and sugar to the base wine. The additional wine yeasts, convert the sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide into bubbles.
Sparkling wines are divided into 2 categories depending on their fermentation: the traditional method (Classic Method – Fermentation takes place in bottles) and the sealed tank method (Cuve Close – The second fermentation takes place in large sealed tanks).
Greek sparkling wines, rich and voluptuous, provide mischievous wine experiences. Thanks to the know-how of the winemakers, their passion and the climate of the vine ,they are glamming up, exuding style and glow at your festive table!
Botanic- Nikolou Winery
The sparkling retsina of Nikolou Winery is an ode to Savvatiano.
Produced by grape juice rich in acids and low PH with the traditional method, matures for 6 months in bottles while its lemon color, thin persistent bubbles, rich body and delicate aromas of pine and mastic raise the bar of herbal pleasure and prolonged aftertaste to new heights.
Sparkling Wine Brut (Santo Wines)
The grace and rich virtues of the world-class Assyrtiko Santorini unfold in our glass, offering a sparkling wine of high acidity, dry and strong taste.
Remaining in lees for 17 months, with the strong effect of the fermentation (traditional method) emanates aromas of biscuit, vanilla, eucalyptus and straw. Guarantees 5 years of aging.
Aphrodite- Taralas Winery
Taralas winery puts its stamp on the most “audacious” Greek wine variety, Xinomavro.
With 100 privately owned acres of vineyards in Imathia and years of know-how, Aphrodite, the only sparkling dry red wine in Greece, leaves the best impressions not only with its elegance and freshness but also its exceptional aromas.
Cold extraction gives color and aroma without tannins and is the basis of Aphrodite.
Impressive ruby color with bubbles (fermentation in a sealed tank).
Remarkably fruity on the nose (raspberry, ripe houndberry with notes of freshly ground pepper).
With a round and full mouth, offers a long explosive aftertaste.
Paranga Sparkling- Ktima Kyr-Yianni
At an altitude of 600 meters of the Municipality of Ag.Panteleimon of the PDO Amynteo viticultural zone, Ktima Kyr-Yianni, thrives by producing a delicious sparkling wine.
The varietal composition of the Sparkling Paranga label is Xinomavro, Moscato and Chardonnay with the possibility of 2-3 years of aging.
The playfulness of apricot and peach aromas by Chardonnay and floral notes by Xinomavro and Roditis reveal an intense and complex character that balances with the freshness of the wine and is accentuated by its lingering finish.
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