AERIKO 2014 – DIGENAKIS WINERY

"Drink your whites fresh and the reds old" said my grandfather. That much he knew, I say. With times having changed irreversibly, wines like the Aeriko 2014 Digenakis Winery prove him wrong. Big time...

A rare blend, with the French finesse of Sauvignon Blanc meeting the exuberant (forgotten) Cretan Daphni, gives a wine that combines the best of two worlds. France and Crete!

If it was a duet it would certainly be Aznavour - Xilouris! Elegance and gallantry, with time adding its touch and charm.

In the relatively new Digenakis winery in Heraklion, young people, experimentation and plenty of talent are the successful recipe of recent years. Constantly rising, it is one of those you will hear often.

The Aeriko 2014 recipe was incredibly successful. Keep it up guys!

Straw yellow color with greenish reflections in the glass.

Velvet nose, complex and enduring. Citron, lime, pear, banana and ripe peach mingle with hyacinth, chrysanthemum flowers and citrus. Slightly buttery feel and hints of hazelnut express the subtle barrel while chamomile herbal hints complete the rich, multidimensional aromatic bouquet.

In the mouth, rich, intense, tasty and perfectly balanced. The noticeable acidity blends perfectly, refreshing the palate. Peach, honey, citrus and hazelnut stand out and the very long aftertaste leaves a sense of fruit and spicy hints of tea in the mouth.