Structure
Drinking window
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
Aroma: cherry, ripe forest berries, blueberry jam, nutmeg
Palate: vanilla, coffee, oriental spices
Brilliant deep purple with violet hues, an elegant and expressive bouquet of cherry, forest berries and blueberry jam layered with vanilla, coffee and nutmeg, generous and fleshy with a velvety, spice-laden finish.
What it pairs with
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Slow-cooked meat in fresh tomato sauce
Semeli names this pairing; the wine's flesh and spice sit inside the sauce. -
Grilled meats
The producer recommends grilled or slow-cooked meats for the wine's structure. -
Contemporary Greek cuisine
Semeli pairs it with refined Greek cooking, traditional and modern, where the Bordeaux varieties add weight. -
Italian braised beef
The producer also suggests Italian dishes; the coffee and nutmeg notes carry a long braise.
Facts
- Producer
- Semeli Estate · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Agiorgitiko, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Oak
- Barrel-aged; the exact blend and elevage are redefined by the winemaker each vintage
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €37-39 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
Frequently asked about Ktima Semeli
What does Ktima Semeli taste like?
Semeli describes brilliant deep purple with violet hues and an elegant, expressive nose of cherry, ripe forest berries and blueberry jam layered with vanilla, coffee and nutmeg. The palate is generous and fleshy with spicy undertones and a velvety finish of rich fruit and oriental spices.
What grapes are in Ktima Semeli?
It brings together Agiorgitiko, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate's Koutsi vineyards. Semeli keeps the precise proportions confidential and redefines them each vintage.
Is Ktima Semeli made every year?
No. Semeli produces it only in outstanding years and exclusively from the best fruit harvested from its estate-owned vineyards in Koutsi, in limited quantities.
How should Ktima Semeli be served?
Semeli specifies 14 to 16 degrees Celsius in a large Burgundy glass so that its structure and aromatic depth can be appreciated.