Winemaker Notes
This richly hued rosé highlights the unique flavors of Mandilaria. Bright and vibrant, with strawberry, apple and cherry flavors. The high natural acidity of Assyrtiko gives this wine a refreshing crispness.
A versatile summer wine that can pair with a variety of foods, ranging from light picnic fare to barbacued meats.
Blend: 90% Assyrtiko, 10% Mandilaria
Professional Ratings
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Wine & Spirits
This assyrtiko gets its pale pink hue and hint of watermelon flavor from ten percent mandilaria. It’s crisp, herbal and savory, with a saline stoniness that makes it especially palate-whetting.
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Wine Enthusiast
Lively strawberry and apple aromas start this crisp and beautifully colored rosé from Santorini. Its Mandalari-varietal flavors of cherry and strawberry are lifted by the citrus and smoke quality of Assyrtiko in the wine. Overall, this is a fresh-fruit pour that’s patio-perfect.
Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
