Limnio Short Skin is an organic red dry wine from Garalis Winery, located on the volcanic island of Lemnos in Greece. This wine showcases the ancient Limnio grape, celebrated for its unique expression of the island's terroir and maritime influence.
Grape Variety
100% Limnio
Annual Production
3,100 bottles
Cultivation
The vineyards are cultivated organically on volcanic soils, benefitting from Lemnos’ warm Mediterranean climate and cooling sea breezes. These factors contribute to the grape's vibrant acidity and aromatic complexity.
Vinification
The wine undergoes a short skin-contact fermentation with indigenous yeasts, lasting 15 days in stainless steel tanks. This minimal intervention approach preserves the freshness and delicate fruitiness of the Limnio grape. The wine is neither filtered nor clarified, emphasizing its natural character.
Flavor Characteristics
Limnio Short Skin offers a youthful and aromatic profile, with notes of cranberries, red cherries, strawberries, and subtle floral hints of violets. On the palate, it delivers refreshing acidity, soft tannins, and a light-to-medium body, culminating in a clean and persistent finish.
Food Pairing
This versatile wine pairs beautifully with lamb dishes, roasted duck, pasta with tomato-based sauces, grilled quail, and aged cheeses accompanied by red fruit chutneys.
Uniqueness
Limnio Short Skin stands out as a modern interpretation of an ancient varietal. Its short maceration period and natural winemaking techniques highlight the grape's purity and the distinctive volcanic terroir of Lemnos.
Terra Ambera Amphora is an organic, natural orange wine from Garalis Winery, situated on the volcanic soils of Lemnos Island in Greece. Crafted entirely from Muscat of Alexandria grapes, this wine undergoes a four-month skin contact fermentation in a reclaimed amphora, imparting its distinctive amber hue and complex flavor profile.
Grape Variety
100% Muscat of Alexandria
Annual Production
Approximately 3,000 bottles
Cultivation
The vineyards are located at an elevation of 150 meters on Lemnos Island, characterized by dry, warm summers with limited rainfall and temperatures ranging from 0–39°C. The volcanic soils are poor in nutrients, with some limestone, contributing to the wine's unique minerality. The vines, planted between 1972 and 2015, are cultivated organically, emphasizing minimal intervention to preserve the natural expression of the grapes.
Vinification
Grapes are hand-harvested to ensure optimal quality. The wine undergoes a four-month skin contact fermentation in a reclaimed amphora, buried underground, with spontaneous fermentation and no temperature control. After fermentation, it is aged for two months, bottled without any additions except minimal sulfites, and without fining or filtration, maintaining its natural integrity.
Flavor Characteristics
Terra Ambera Amphora presents a vibrant amber color. The nose is aromatic, offering notes of orange peel, quince jelly, dried apricot, frankincense, sage, mountain tea, and flower potpourri. On the palate, it is dry and medium-bodied, featuring flavors of orchard fruits such as apples and pears, complemented by high minerality and a light tannic structure reminiscent of unsweetened black iced tea.
Food Pairing
This wine pairs excellently with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, risotto with mushroom and thyme, aged yellow cheeses, goat spit, snails, and meat pies.
Uniqueness
Terra Ambera Amphora stands out for its use of the Muscat of Alexandria grape in an orange wine style, a technique that imparts its distinctive amber hue and complex flavor profile. The organic cultivation on volcanic soils and minimal intervention winemaking methods, including fermentation in a reclaimed amphora, further enhance its uniqueness, offering a natural and expressive taste of Lemnos Island.
Terra Amberra is an organic, natural orange wine from Garalis Winery, situated on the volcanic soils of Lemnos Island in Greece. Crafted entirely from Muscat of Alexandria grapes, this wine undergoes a five-day skin contact fermentation, imparting its distinctive amber hue and complex flavor profile.
Grape Variety
100% Muscat of Alexandria
Annual Production
Approximately 13,000 bottles
Cultivation
The vineyards are located at an elevation of 150 meters on Lemnos Island, characterized by dry, warm summers with limited rainfall and temperatures ranging from 0–39°C. The volcanic soils are poor in nutrients, with some limestone, contributing to the wine's unique minerality. The vines, planted between 1972 and 2015, are cultivated organically, emphasizing minimal intervention to preserve the natural expression of the grapes.
Vinification
Grapes are hand-harvested to ensure optimal quality. The wine undergoes a five-day skin contact fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 21°C. After fermentation, it is aged for 2.5 months in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled with minimal sulfites, without fining or filtration, maintaining its natural integrity.
Flavor Characteristics
Terra Ambera presents a vibrant amber color. The nose is aromatic, offering notes of tangerine, honey, and white flowers, with slight oxidative nuances. On the palate, it is dry and medium-bodied, featuring flavors of orchard fruits such as apples and pears, complemented by high minerality and a light tannic structure reminiscent of unsweetened black iced tea.
Food Pairing
This wine pairs excellently with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, risotto with mushroom and thyme, aged yellow cheeses, goat, snails, and meat pies.
Uniqueness
Terra Ambera stands out for its use of the Muscat of Alexandria grape in an orange wine style, a technique that imparts its distinctive amber hue and complex flavor profile. The organic cultivation on volcanic soils and minimal intervention winemaking methods further enhance its uniqueness, offering a natural and expressive taste of Lemnos Island.
Limnio Short Skin is an organic red dry wine from Garalis Winery, located on the volcanic island of Lemnos in Greece. This wine showcases the ancient Limnio grape, celebrated for its unique expression of the island's terroir and maritime influence.
Grape Variety
100% Limnio
Annual Production
3,100 bottles
Cultivation
The vineyards are cultivated organically on volcanic soils, benefitting from Lemnos’ warm Mediterranean climate and cooling sea breezes. These factors contribute to the grape's vibrant acidity and aromatic complexity.
Vinification
The wine undergoes a short skin-contact fermentation with indigenous yeasts, lasting 15 days in stainless steel tanks. This minimal intervention approach preserves the freshness and delicate fruitiness of the Limnio grape. The wine is neither filtered nor clarified, emphasizing its natural character.
Flavor Characteristics
Limnio Short Skin offers a youthful and aromatic profile, with notes of cranberries, red cherries, strawberries, and subtle floral hints of violets. On the palate, it delivers refreshing acidity, soft tannins, and a light-to-medium body, culminating in a clean and persistent finish.
Food Pairing
This versatile wine pairs beautifully with lamb dishes, roasted duck, pasta with tomato-based sauces, grilled quail, and aged cheeses accompanied by red fruit chutneys.
Uniqueness
Limnio Short Skin stands out as a modern interpretation of an ancient varietal. Its short maceration period and natural winemaking techniques highlight the grape's purity and the distinctive volcanic terroir of Lemnos.
Terra Ambera Amphora is an organic, natural orange wine from Garalis Winery, situated on the volcanic soils of Lemnos Island in Greece. Crafted entirely from Muscat of Alexandria grapes, this wine undergoes a four-month skin contact fermentation in a reclaimed amphora, imparting its distinctive amber hue and complex flavor profile.
Grape Variety
100% Muscat of Alexandria
Annual Production
Approximately 3,000 bottles
Cultivation
The vineyards are located at an elevation of 150 meters on Lemnos Island, characterized by dry, warm summers with limited rainfall and temperatures ranging from 0–39°C. The volcanic soils are poor in nutrients, with some limestone, contributing to the wine's unique minerality. The vines, planted between 1972 and 2015, are cultivated organically, emphasizing minimal intervention to preserve the natural expression of the grapes.
Vinification
Grapes are hand-harvested to ensure optimal quality. The wine undergoes a four-month skin contact fermentation in a reclaimed amphora, buried underground, with spontaneous fermentation and no temperature control. After fermentation, it is aged for two months, bottled without any additions except minimal sulfites, and without fining or filtration, maintaining its natural integrity.
Flavor Characteristics
Terra Ambera Amphora presents a vibrant amber color. The nose is aromatic, offering notes of orange peel, quince jelly, dried apricot, frankincense, sage, mountain tea, and flower potpourri. On the palate, it is dry and medium-bodied, featuring flavors of orchard fruits such as apples and pears, complemented by high minerality and a light tannic structure reminiscent of unsweetened black iced tea.
Food Pairing
This wine pairs excellently with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, risotto with mushroom and thyme, aged yellow cheeses, goat spit, snails, and meat pies.
Uniqueness
Terra Ambera Amphora stands out for its use of the Muscat of Alexandria grape in an orange wine style, a technique that imparts its distinctive amber hue and complex flavor profile. The organic cultivation on volcanic soils and minimal intervention winemaking methods, including fermentation in a reclaimed amphora, further enhance its uniqueness, offering a natural and expressive taste of Lemnos Island.
Terra Amberra is an organic, natural orange wine from Garalis Winery, situated on the volcanic soils of Lemnos Island in Greece. Crafted entirely from Muscat of Alexandria grapes, this wine undergoes a five-day skin contact fermentation, imparting its distinctive amber hue and complex flavor profile.
Grape Variety
100% Muscat of Alexandria
Annual Production
Approximately 13,000 bottles
Cultivation
The vineyards are located at an elevation of 150 meters on Lemnos Island, characterized by dry, warm summers with limited rainfall and temperatures ranging from 0–39°C. The volcanic soils are poor in nutrients, with some limestone, contributing to the wine's unique minerality. The vines, planted between 1972 and 2015, are cultivated organically, emphasizing minimal intervention to preserve the natural expression of the grapes.
Vinification
Grapes are hand-harvested to ensure optimal quality. The wine undergoes a five-day skin contact fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 21°C. After fermentation, it is aged for 2.5 months in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled with minimal sulfites, without fining or filtration, maintaining its natural integrity.
Flavor Characteristics
Terra Ambera presents a vibrant amber color. The nose is aromatic, offering notes of tangerine, honey, and white flowers, with slight oxidative nuances. On the palate, it is dry and medium-bodied, featuring flavors of orchard fruits such as apples and pears, complemented by high minerality and a light tannic structure reminiscent of unsweetened black iced tea.
Food Pairing
This wine pairs excellently with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, risotto with mushroom and thyme, aged yellow cheeses, goat, snails, and meat pies.
Uniqueness
Terra Ambera stands out for its use of the Muscat of Alexandria grape in an orange wine style, a technique that imparts its distinctive amber hue and complex flavor profile. The organic cultivation on volcanic soils and minimal intervention winemaking methods further enhance its uniqueness, offering a natural and expressive taste of Lemnos Island.