Structure
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white blossom, peach, apricot, pineapple
Palate: stone fruit, sweet spice
Bright, vivid straw-yellow with lemon-green highlights, an elegant and complex nose of white blossoms, stone fruits and tropical touches, graceful and generous with a well-rounded lingering finish.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bream
High acidity and stone-fruit weight suit whole grilled fish. -
Prawn saganaki
The pineapple and apricot notes lift tomato and feta around sweet prawns. -
Spanakopita
Moschofilero's floral side and the Assyrtiko acidity cut through buttery filo and spinach.
Facts
- Producer
- Semeli Estate · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko, Moschofilero
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €17-19 at retail
Frequently asked about Semeli Sofia
What does Semeli Sofia taste like?
Semeli describes a bright, vivid straw-yellow colour with subtle lemon-green highlights and an elegant, complex nose of white blossoms, stone fruits and tropical touches, most notably peach, apricot and pineapple, with gentle hints of sweet spices. The palate is graceful and generous with a refreshing balance and a well-rounded lingering finish.
What grapes are in Semeli Sofia?
Assyrtiko from selected low-yield vineyards on the slopes of mountainous Nemea is blended with Moschofilero grown exclusively on Semeli's own vineyards on the Mantinia plateau at Zevgolatio.
What temperature should Semeli Sofia be served at?
The producer says to serve it well chilled at 9 to 11 degrees Celsius.
What food pairs with Semeli Sofia?
Grilled sea bream, prawn saganaki and spanakopita all suit its high acidity, stone fruit and floral lift.