Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 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

Tiny-production Mikra Yi Mavrotragano: dark-fruit Aegean red with firm tannin and smoky herb.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb
    Firm tannin handles lamb fat.
  • Slow-braised goat
    Aegean stew sweetness meets dark-fruit Mavrotragano.
  • Aged kefalograviera
    Hard sheep cheese softens grippy tannin.

How to serve Domaine Mikra Yi 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, Slow-braised goat, Aged kefalograviera. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Mikra Yi's small-batch Mavrotragano is part of the indigenous red revival on Santorini.

  1. 2012: Mikra Yi Mavrotragano first commercial vintage

Facts

Producer
Domaine Mikra Yi · visiting guide
Grapes
Mavrotragano
Classification
PGI Cyclades
Oak
12 months in French oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 45-70 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
2012

Frequently asked about Domaine Mikra Yi Mavrotragano

What does Domaine Mikra Yi 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. Tiny-production Mikra Yi Mavrotragano: dark-fruit Aegean red with firm tannin and smoky herb.

When should I drink Domaine Mikra Yi Mavrotragano?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Domaine Mikra Yi Mavrotragano?

Grilled lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Slow-braised goat and Aged kefalograviera. Firm tannin handles lamb fat.

What grapes are in Domaine Mikra Yi Mavrotragano?

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

Tags

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