Moraitis Mandilaria Paros PDO

Paros PDO, Greece

Pure Mandilaria from Paros granite and volcanic terraces; deeply coloured, high-acid, and rustic with black cherry, dried herbs, iron mineral, and sea salt. The traditional Cycladic red — not for the faint-hearted but authentic and food-driven. Traditional large oak ageing. A wine that tastes like the Aegean island itself.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Cycladic Easter lamb with Cycladic Mandilaria; the island tradition of spit-roasted lamb and local wine is inseparable
• main: Greek islands red wine and octopus braised in that same wine type; Mandilaria's acidity and dark fruit navigate the dish perfectly
• dessert: Mandilaria's rustic tannin and acidity create an unexpected contrast with the sweet fried dough; goat cheese bridges both