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Muscat of Samos is a legendary, historically renowned naturally sweet wine from the Greek island of Samos. Produced exclusively from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, this drink delights with a viscous texture and aromas of honey, dried apricots, peaches, and orange peel. It is a perfect, sun-kissed dessert in a glass for fans of high-class wines.
Read moreOn the island of Samos, sweet muscats are produced using time-tested technologies. When choosing, pay attention to the aging specifics and sweetness concentration.
The most popular style is Samos Vin Doux. It is a fortified sweet wine (spirit is added to the grape must), which is usually bottled unaged, thus preserving the freshest spring flower and fresh melon aromas. If you are looking for maximum luxury, choose Samos Nectar. This wine is made from sun-dried grapes (without added spirit) and aged extensively in oak barrels. It features an especially deep amber color and a caramel and nut finish.
Due to its massive natural sweetness and viscosity, Muscat of Samos is a flawless dessert companion. It pairs fantastically with traditional Greek pastries (e.g., Baklava), apple pies, apricot desserts, and even vanilla ice cream. It is also an ideal choice for sharp blue mold cheese, whose saltiness perfectly balances the wine's sweetness.
Samos Island in the Aegean Sea features steep, terraced vineyards and mineral-rich soil. Cool sea breezes protect the grapes from overheating during the summer, allowing them to retain vital acidity. It is precisely this natural acidity that prevents the wine from becoming too cloying and gives it an elegant balance.
Both fortified and naturally sun-dried berry Muscat of Samos wines possess simply phenomenal longevity. Due to the massive amount of sugar and strong structure, these wines can age in the bottle for 20, 30, or even more years, acquiring highly complex notes of resin, burnt caramel, and dried figs over time.
