COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Mavrotragano
PRODUCER
Artemis Karamolegos Winery
REGION
Aegean Islands
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Karamolegos Mavrotragano 2020 is a dry red wine from Artemis Karamolegos Winery, located on the volcanic island of Santorini, Greece. It is made exclusively from the indigenous Mavrotragano grape variety, a rarity that contributes to its distinctive character. The winery, established in its modern form in 2004 by Artemis Karamolegos, continues a family tradition of winemaking dating back to 1952. The unique volcanic terroir of Santorini, characterized by its mineral-rich 'aspa' soil, plays a crucial role in shaping the wine's profile. The 2020 vintage was recognized with a Silver medal at the 2023 TEXSOM International Wine Awards.
ALCOHOL
13.3%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Mavrotragano is a rare indigenous red grape from Santorini.
Fact 02
Santorini's volcanic soil is known as 'aspa'.
Fact 03
The winery uses a vertical wire trellis system, differing from traditional basket pruning.
Fact 04
The 2020 vintage earned a Silver medal at TEXSOM 2023.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Karamolegos Mavrotragano 2020 begins with a 24-hour pre-fermentation cold soak. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperatures, utilizing pump-overs and punchdowns for extraction. The free run wine is separated based on phenolic content. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are completed in steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 24 months in a combination of first, second, and third-use oak barrels. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in Exo Gonia and Kamari, with vines averaging 20 years old, some exceeding a century.
