COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Muscat of Alexandria
PRODUCER
Garalis Winery
REGION
Aegean Islands
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Terra Ambera Amphora is a dry orange wine from Garalis Winery, located on Lemnos Island, Greece. Produced from 100% Muscat of Alexandria grapes, this wine is a testament to ancient winemaking traditions. The winery, a family venture by third-generation growers, is committed to organic farming and minimal intervention. The unique volcanic and limestone soil of Lemnos contributes significantly to the wine's character. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its vinification process, which involves fermenting and aging in clay amphoras that are buried underground, a technique revived from ancient Greek practices.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Amphoras used were unearthed from a private home.
Fact 02
Fermented in clay jars buried in the earth.
Fact 03
Revives ancient Greek winemaking techniques.
Fact 04
Made with 100% Muscat of Alexandria.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Terra Ambera Amphora is crafted using ancient winemaking methods. Muscat of Alexandria grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in reclaimed clay amphoras that are buried underground. The wine experiences 4 months of skin contact within these amphoras, followed by 4 months on its lees and a further 2 months of maturation. The process involves regular immersion of the grape skins (pigiage) and no temperature control. The wine is bottled without stabilization or filtration, with minimal sulfur additions. The vines are cultivated organically, with no chemical interventions, irrigation, or fertilization, and are trained into cup shapes on volcanic and limestone soils.
