Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, thyme, smoke

Palate: dark fruit, earth, firm tannin

Karamolegos Mavrotragano: dark-fruit Aegean red with firm tannin and smoky herb.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb
    Firm tannin handles lamb fat; smoke echoes the char.
  • Beef stifado
    Slow-braised onion stew meets dark-fruit weight.
  • Aged manchego
    Hard cheese tames tannin and lifts the smoky core.

How to serve Artemis Karamolegos Mavrotragano

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled lamb, Beef stifado, Aged manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Karamolegos's Mavrotragano joins the indigenous red revival on Santorini. Single-varietal bottling from estate parcels.

  1. 2011: First Karamolegos Mavrotragano vintage

Facts

Producer
Artemis Karamolegos Winery · visiting guide
Grapes
Mavrotragano
Classification
PGI Cyclades
Oak
12 months in French oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 45-70 at retail
Drinking window
5-12 from vintage
First vintage
2011

Frequently asked about Artemis Karamolegos Mavrotragano

What does Artemis Karamolegos Mavrotragano taste like?

On the nose, black cherry, thyme, smoke. On the palate, dark fruit, earth, firm tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Karamolegos Mavrotragano: dark-fruit Aegean red with firm tannin and smoky herb.

When should I drink Artemis Karamolegos Mavrotragano?

Drink 5-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Artemis Karamolegos Mavrotragano?

Grilled lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Beef stifado and Aged manchego. Firm tannin handles lamb fat; smoke echoes the char.

What grapes are in Artemis Karamolegos Mavrotragano?

The blend is Mavrotragano. The wine is classified as PGI Cyclades.

Tags

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