Kanakaris Notos Merlot/Mavroudi

Name: Kanakaris Notos Merlot/Mavroudi
Brand: Kanakaris
SKU: 5200140580263
Price: 12.0 GBP
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Kanakaris Notos Merlot/Mavroudi

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Producer Kanakaris

Country Greece

Region Peloponnese, Aigialeia

Tasting Notes

Blackberry, Plum, Bay Leaf and Spice

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More About Kanakaris Notos Merlot/Mavroudi

Aigialeia, in the northwestern Peloponnese, is among Greece’s most distinctive wine-growing regions. Set against the rugged terrain of the Panachaiko mountains, the area’s high elevations, northern exposure, steep, sloping vineyards and proximity to the Corinthian Gulf help moderate high temperatures, creating a growing environment unlike anything else in the Peloponnese. It is here that Michalis Kanakaris founded his eponymous winery in 1979, focusing on indigenous varieties Roditis, Sideritis and Mavro Kalavrytino grown on Aigialeia’s sandy, red/white clay soils. Today, Kanakaris is run by the third generation of Michalis’ family, with brothers Stefanos and Michalis taking over the reins in 2009.

The Merlot and Mavroudi grapes were harvest by hand and carefully selected in the vineyards, before being transported in small crates. The majority of the grapes were destemmed and crushed, with 45% left intact as whole berries for moderate carbonic maceration. This, combined with a brief pre-fermentation maceration and fermentation at moderate temperatures of 20°C in stainless steel tanks, helped to accentuate the vibrant primary fruit aromas. The wine was kept in the tanks for two months prior to bottling.

This blend has enticing aromas of red cherry, raspberry and plum. The two varieties complement one another, with Mavroudi bringing additional structure and depth. On the palate, velvety tannins and vibrant red fruit lead to a juicy and fresh finish.

Meet the Producer, Kanakaris

Kanakaris

Style: Winery

Kanakaris work up in Aigialeia on the northern Peloponnese coast, where the vineyards climb ridiculously high into the mountains and somehow manage to produce Greek wine with loads of freshness despite all the Mediterranean sunshine nearby. The whole region feels a bit dramatic honestly. Steep slopes, gorges, sea views and vineyards sitting up around 1000 metres above sea level.

The winery focuses heavily on indigenous Greek varieties, especially Roditis and Malagousia, and the altitude gives the wines this really crisp mineral edge underneath all the fruit. The whites tend to feel aromatic and bright without becoming overly tropical or soft. Citrus, white flowers, herbs and loads of acidity keeping everything sharp and food-friendly.

There’s also a nice old-meets-new balance to the whole thing. Traditional Greek grapes and mountain vineyards on one side, cleaner more modern winemaking on the other. The wines stay approachable but still feel distinctly Greek rather than internationally generic.

A lot of people still think Greek wine begins and ends with Santorini these days, but producers like Kanakaris are a good reminder there’s loads happening elsewhere in the country too.

Very easy bottles to imagine beside seafood and a table full of things involving olive oil.