What happens if you get a well-known and respected oenologist from Greece and a variety from Italy and have them sent to a biodynamic winery in Argentina? The answer is miracles! And if you want to make it specific, Aglianico 2021 - Bodegas Krontiras.
Aglianico traveled to the Estate of Constantine Crontira and his wife Silvina Macipa - Krontiras, in Argentina. Under the guidance of the oenologist Panos Zoumboulis and his team, a truly delicious wine was created, with a tremendous concentration of fruit, while still maintaining the earthy characteristics of the variety.
We have previously seen Bodegas Krontiras (Petit Verdot and Solar Del Alma) which immediately won the affection of both wine lovers and critics! I can tell you it is one of Argentina's most beautiful wineries (Mrs. Crontira has designed it) and it has its vineyards in the most strategic areas of the most important zones. Aglianico was planted in 2005 in a single, carefully selected vineyard in Maipu, where the microclimate with hot days and cold nights contributes to the perfect ripening of grapes and the development of intense primary aromas. Unlike most Argentinian estates, the grapes are harvested only by hand. Can you think of better raw material? The delicious juice, after fermenting in stainless tanks, enters French oak barrels for 18 months.
Konstantinos Crontiras believes that with Bodegas Krontiras' Aglianico 2021, he pays tribute to his roots. Aglianico is a paraphrase of the name "Hellanico" (which means Greek) and is believed to be a variety that the Dorians brought to Italy from Greece. Putting all his passion on this experimental but also "sentimental" wine, he created the first bio-dynamic Aglianico of Argentina.
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