COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
White Muscat
PRODUCER
Union des Coopératives Samos
REGION
Aegean Islands
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Samos Vin Doux is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Samos wine from Greece, produced by the Union des Coopératives Samos (UWC Samos). This cooperative, established in 1934, brings together approximately 2,200 vine growers from the island of Samos. The wine is made exclusively from White Muscat grapes cultivated on the island's terraced vineyards. Its production method, known as 'Vin Doux' or 'mutage,' involves fortifying the must to halt fermentation, thereby retaining the grape's natural sugars. This process, combined with the unique Samian terroir, results in a wine that captures the essence of the White Muscat grape.
ALCOHOL
15.2%
AVG. PRICE
€6
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Number one selling sweet wine in Greece.
Fact 02
Grapes grown on steep, non-irrigated terraces.
Fact 03
Fortification method ('mutage') captures natural grape sweetness.
Fact 04
Over 70% of production is exported globally.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Samos Vin Doux involves the cultivation of White Muscat grapes on the terraced vineyards of Samos. Grapes are typically harvested in late August. The key winemaking technique is 'mutage,' a form of fortification where grape spirit is added to the must to halt fermentation. This process preserves the natural sugars of the grape, resulting in a sweet wine. Fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures, often in stainless steel tanks, with gentle handling of the grapes and a brief period of skin contact. The wine is generally bottled without extensive aging to maintain its fresh, fruity profile.
