Hatzidakis, Cyclades (Aegean Islands, Greece) Mavrotragano 2020

 Mavrotragano is a rare Greek red grape.  It is grown mostly on the Aegean Island of Santorini where it comprises only about four percent of the grapes grown.  The Hatzidakis Mavrotragano is a deeply-flavored wine that shows a beautiful balance of fruit, oak and spice.  The bouquet is redolent of ripe blackberries and raspberries underlain by hints of black pepper and sun-dried herbs plus subtle vanilla and baking spice tones.  The flavors are forward and attractive, with layers of raspberry and blackberry fruits given added interest by elements of wild herbs, smoke and brown spice.  It will age well for another 5 to 8 years and beyond.  It’s a rare treat made in very small quantities.