Epitome - Andromachi Selection

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Epitome

“Epitome” is a quintessential Muscat of Samos. The best barrels of various vintages are blended to produce this rare, generous, high in complexity wine that evokes memories of the ancient rich Samian wine tradition.

Decanter Gold Medal Award 2017 95/100

Andromachi’s Tasting Notes

Dark, amber colour. Exuberant nose complexity with sweet brûlée orange peel, prune, quince paste, raisin, sweet tobacco, coffee and caramel undertones. Balance is its greatest virtue. Its restrained acidity, moderate alcohol and full body create a charming, harmonious long-lasting whole. Full of roasted nuts, apricot, honey and aged brandy flavours, this wine offers a real class tasting experience.

Wine Details

Style: Natural Sweet, Organic

Grapes: Muscat blanc à petits grains

Soil: granite, schist

Drinking Window: 2022-2032

Alcohol: 13,5%

Unit volume: 50cl

Bottle closure: cork

Box of: 6

Technical sheet: download

Viticulture: Organic, biodynamic

Vinification: Cup-formed, 30 to 35-year-old, non-irrigated vines from three different vineyards in North-Western Samos produce aromatic, micro-rosy grapes at yields of 85hl/ha. The late-harvest grapes are sun-dried in the vineyard under olive trees. Short extraction and gentle pressing of the grapes create a healthy, concentrated must that ferments spontaneously in 225 litre new and old oak barrels. 19-month ageing in French oak. The best barrels of various vintages are blended. Bottled unfiltered. The presence of sediment indicates ageing as well as lack of filtration, preserving its authentic character.