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The fertile land
of Icaria, the life-giving sun, the caress of the Aegean sea -breeze,
the traces of times past, from the age of Homer, omnipotent Nature
and also the willpower, imagination and ingenuity of man created
the "AFIANES" wines.
These are fine and unique
creations, both strong and subtle, expressive and mysterious,
that record each year in taste and fragrance, and everything in
color.
High up on the Raches,
the mountain ridges of Icaria, at an altitude of 550m. one finds
the vineyards of "AFIANES."
The varietals are local, and the Phokiano and Beghleri
dominate. Cultivated in the most traditional manner, without fertilizers
or insecticides (using only sulfur) and with only a small yield
per acre, Strictly Limited Wines are produced.
Discover their character
and the secrets in their labels. Enjoy new pleasures and emotions.
Feel the love, the loving labor, the sweat and experience that
goes into the "AFIANES"
wines, each time you open a bottle. Ask for them at Ikarian
wine cellars and restaurants.
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DESCRIPTION
OF "AFIANES WINES"
| Locality: |
Litane, Protozeuos
Raches |
| Category: |
Dry
Red Table Wine, 12,8 Vol |
| Varietal: |
Phokiano, Koriostaphylo,
Syrike. |
| Temperature: |
16-18 C. |
| Characteristics: |
A deep crimson color
and a delicate taste with a lasting aftertaste. Its original identity
arises from the rare combination of flavors. |
| Accompanies: |
Icarus combines perfectly with grilled meat, red sauce dishes and spicy cheese. |
| Production: |
This full-bodied red wine is produced using the local variety Fokiano (90%) also enriched by the variety Kountouro, and it is characterized by an aromatic and long lasting flavor. Best served at 18C
2,500 bottles per
annum |
| Packaging: |
6 x 750 ml. |
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| Locality: |
Litane, Protozeuos
Raches |
| Category: |
Dry Red Table Wine,
12,5 Vol |
| Varietal: |
Phokiano, Koriostaphylo.
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| Temperature: |
17-20 C. |
| Characteristics: |
A soft subtle crimson
wine, with well-assembled constituents and texture. It is rich and
fills the mouth with flavor. |
| Accompanies: |
Light meals,red meat and yellow cheese. |
| Production: |
In Icaria, at an altitude of 550m, the best conditions for the growth of Fokiano and Kountouro seem to be at their best. Cultivation takes place on traditional terraces formed by dry-stone walls on the hills of Icaria, and production per acre is held on a relatively small scale. Icarus Red is a bright red wine with fine mountain flower scents, with a balanced flavour, containing soft Tannins. 4,500 bottles per
annum |
| Packaging: |
6 x 750 ml. & |
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| Locality: |
Litane Raches, Karydies |
| Category: |
Dry
White Table Wine, 12.0 Vol |
| Varietal: |
Beghleri, Savvatiano. |
| Temperature: |
10-12 C. |
| Characteristics: |
A dry wine with tawny
crystalline reflections and a slightly fruity taste |
| Accompanies: |
Light meals, seafood and yellow cheese. |
| Production: |
This is an award winning, excellent white wine drawn mainly from the local variety Begleri (80%). Cultivation takes place on traditional terraces formed by dry-stone walls on the hills of Icaria, and production per acre is held on a relatively small scale. Icarus White benefits from fine, summer flower scents, with a subtly distinct and balanced flavour.
2,000 to 4000 bottles
per annum |
| Packaging: |
6 x 750 ml. |
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| Locality: |
Litane Raches, Karydies |
| Category: |
Dry
Rose Table Wine, 12.0 Vol |
| Varietal: |
Beghleri, Fokiano. |
| Temperature: |
10-12 C. |
| Characteristics: |
A wine with fine flower scents, with a rich and balanced flavour. |
| Accompanies: |
Light meals and seafood |
| Production: |
The local vine varieties Fokiano and Begleri thrive on the soil of Icaria. Cultivation takes place on traditional terraces formed by dry-stone walls on the hills of Icaria, and production per acre is held on a relatively small scale.Icarus Rose is produced on Icarian land. A wine with fine flower scents, with a rich and balanced flavour.
2,000 to 4000 bottles
per annum |
| Packaging: |
6 x 750 ml. |
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afianes@otenet.gr
