Makarounas Promara Amphora

100% Promara from an ungrafted vineyard planted approximately 10 years ago in Paphos at the elevation of 400-450 m above sea level. Fermented spontaneously, aged in amphorae. 12% alcohol. Tasted blind. Luminous, intense neon yellow-green color. The nose feels ripe, fragrant and sweet-toned with aromas of beeswax and honeydew melon, some zesty citrus fruits, light floral notes of apple blossom, a little bit of sweet herbal character of thyme or Thai basil and a mineral hint of wet rocks. The …

A good effort and we actually tried it for the curiosity factor but the wine is way better than that. Does have a bit of funkiness that one associates with amphora but it’s not “orangy” at all and not oxidative , ok maybe a twinge. For sure this is better now that is young and fresher and albeit we question the longevity of this we did find it interesting and charming. 89

Nice light body with slightly wooly aromatics and good depth. Crisp. Focused. A little peachy. Nice