Athenee Importers Tasting at Long's Wines and Liquors
November 14, 2009 (Sat)
from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Brookyln, NY
Event Details
Wine OR Wine & Food
Athenee Importers is swinging by to share three fabulous Greek delights
with us. We have two yummy great value wines from the Harlaftis estate
which is considered today to be one of the most respected Greek
Wineries – A luscious white made with the Savatiano grape variety and a
juicy medium bodied red made from the popular versatile Agiorgitiko
grape.
The star of the weekend is St. John Commandaria: The historical sweet
desert wine. Harvested grapes are spread out in the sun to dry until
their sugar density reaches 19-23 Baume. Once achieved, the grapes are
crushed and fermented until the process stops naturally due to the high
sugar content. The must is then aged in oak barrels for a minimum of
two years. Similar to the solera system, the barrels are never
completely emptied. New juice is added to the barrel containing old
juice and the process begins again.
Made from the Savatiano varietal,
which they bring in from growers in the villages of the northern slopes of mount Pendeli.
Produced from the grape variety Aghiorgitiko, which is cultivated in the vineyards of the Harlaftis family in Nemea.
A sweet wine with a powerful bouquet filled with dried fruits, spices and oak. It is luscious and full-bodied.
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