COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Muscat of Alexandria
PRODUCER
Garalis
REGION
Aegean Islands
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Garalis Terra Ambera is an orange dry wine from the PDO Lemnos appellation on the volcanic island of Lemnos, Greece. It is produced by Garalis Winery, established by third-generation winegrower Manolis Garalis. The wine is made from 100% Muscat of Alexandria grapes, cultivated organically on volcanic soil at an altitude of 150 meters. The name 'Terra Ambera' signifies the orange, sulphuric volcanic soil of the island. The winery's philosophy centers on natural winemaking and minimal intervention, allowing the essence of the grapes and terroir to be expressed.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Terra Ambera' refers to the orange, sulphuric volcanic soil of Lemnos.
Fact 02
This wine is made with 100% Muscat of Alexandria grapes.
Fact 03
It undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled with minimal or no added sulfites.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Garalis Terra Ambera is produced from 100% Muscat of Alexandria grapes. The winemaking process involves a significant maceration period of 4 to 5 days on the grape skins, followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, with some sources indicating mild temperature control. After fermentation, the wine matures for 4 months with the grape skins in stainless steel tanks, or for 2.5 months in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled without stabilization, filtration, or the addition of sulfites, or with minuscule sulfites.
