When the indisputable maître of sparkling wine in Greece announces with a clear enthusiasm (and sends you without asking) a new, sparkling wine of very limited production, you just thank him, hung up the phone and run to see what he sent you.
Red Label, zero dosage, single-varietal blanc de noir Xinomavro. The vines, from the oldest Domaine Karanika’s vineyards in the area of Agios Panteleimonas at an altitude of 650 m, were planted in 1970. A steady organic cultivation with biodynamic extensions and zero intervention proves the absolute trust of Laurens and Annette Hartman in their beloved variety.
Without the addition of must (sugar), using the traditional method of Campania (method traditionnelle), the Brut Nature Cuvee de Reserve of Domaine Karanika is exactly what you expect of them. A stunning white sparkling wine that will make some of the finest, world-class sparkling wines “blush” ... Beware seafood and shells!
Numbered bottles, unique expressiveness, extraordinary bubbles and vibrant duration will make you revisit the list of your favorite sparkling wines. Not to say your favorite wines in general ...