UWC Samos Nectar, 2014, 14%, 0.5 L

Classification – naturally sweetwhite wine, PDO Samos.

Varietal Composition - white Muscat 100%.

Vineyard - from the high-altitude vineyards with old vines, altitude 800-1100 meters.

Vinification - the grapes are collected when they are very ripe. They are then sun-dried for a week or two (depending on the weather conditions). The vinification process is the same as for a dry wine. After it has been completed the wine is kept in French oak barrels for 6 years.

Eye - deep amber color with beautiful orange hints.

Nose - raisins, dried fruits, honey and dried nuts.

Palate - good acidity, long aftertaste with smoky notes and macaroons. It maneuvers between aromas of raisins, plums and roasted cinnamon, one can detect hints of toffee, raisins, walnuts, mature oranges, cloves, intertwined with sweetness and “coated” with an amazing minerality that gives a completely new dimension to the sweet sun-dried wines, surprises us with its freshness. Residual sugar 150 g/l.

Pairing Suggestions - exotic sweet and sour dishes (eg wild boar with quince, duck a l’orange etc.), “strong” desserts such as baklava and walnut pie, chocolate and caramel desserts or with roasted nuts. It is also combined with strong cheeses such as stilton (blue and white), matured goats’ cheeses and various smoked ones.

Best served at 12-14 °C.