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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: varietal spice, dark berry
Palate: spice, ripe berry
Elegant and complex on the nose with all three varieties expressed in a firm, perfectly balanced way, generous and spicy on the palate with round, quite soft tannins and a full mouthfeel.
What it pairs with
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Braised meat in fresh tomato sauce
Semeli names this dish; the round tannins fold into a long tomato braise. -
Pastitsio
The producer recommends classic Greek dishes including pastitsio, where the full mouthfeel carries bechamel. -
Moussaka
Named by Semeli; the spicy generosity matches aubergine and cinnamon-scented mince. -
Creative Italian cooking
The producer lists creative Greek and Italian cuisine for the Bordeaux and Rhone varieties in the blend.
How to serve Semeli Spondee
Allow 45 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Semeli says decanting is a must; give it 45 minutes before pouring.
- Serve at 16 degrees. The producer specifies 16 degrees Celsius, which keeps the 14 percent alcohol in balance.
- Use a large glass. Semeli recommends a large wine glass so the three varieties can each show in the bouquet.
- Pair with the food. Braised meat in tomato sauce, pastitsio or moussaka, as the producer recommends.
Facts
- Producer
- Semeli Estate · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Oak
- Twelve months of ageing in the winery's cool cellar
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €22-24 at retail
Frequently asked about Semeli Spondee
What does Semeli Spondee taste like?
Semeli describes it as elegant and complex on the nose, with the aromas of all three varieties expressed firmly and in balance without any one outshining the rest. The palate is generous and spicy with round, quite soft tannins, well balanced by alcohol and a full mouthfeel.
What grapes are in Semeli Spondee?
It blends Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from select vineyards. Semeli does not publish the proportions.
How should Semeli Spondee be served?
The producer specifies 16 degrees Celsius in a large wine glass, and says decanting is a must to get the most out of the wine's bouquet.
What food pairs with Semeli Spondee?
Semeli recommends classic or traditional Greek dishes including braised meat in fresh tomato sauce, moussaka and pastitsio, plus creative Greek and Italian cuisine.