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La Tour Melas 'Silphium' Rosé 2023
Primary flavours

Crushed Pear

Lychee

Melon

Pink Grapefruit

Quince

Wild Strawberry

Flint

Honey

Jasmine

Orange Blossom

Saffron

Sea Breeze

White Pepper
Details
This is hands down Greece’s finest rosé! Provence-style - it's got this wild blend of local grapes with a splash of Grenache, all aged in amphora. Super fresh, yet rich - think melon, grapefruit peel, sea breeze, jasmine, a bit of saffron spice, and this cool flinty edge. This is super complex, silky, layered - way more serious than your average rosé AND one of the few rosés you can age - you're welcome!
Tucked into the sun-drenched hills of Achinos in Central Greece, La Tour Melas is more like a passion project than a traditional winery. Back in 2000, they took a wild chance, dug deep into the land (literally), and planted Merlot and Cabernet Franc in soils that whispered Bordeaux but spoke fluent Aegean. The vines catch sea breezes by day and soak up rocky warmth by night - it’s this insane microclimate that makes the wines sing. Everything here is done with a serious eye on the future: gravity-fed cellars carved into the mountain, organic farming with biodynamic flair, and a winemaking crew that’s more like a band of terroir-obsessed artists. But it’s not just about polished reds and next-level rosés - La Tour Melas is reshaping what Greek wine can be. They’ve got ungrafted century-old Agiorgitiko vines, amphora fermentations, and a real obsession with expressing Greek terroir in the rawest, most soulful way. It’s not just a vineyard - it’s a vibe. And if you’re ever lucky enough to visit, the new lodges overlooking the vines are waiting, glass in hand, ready to show you just how magical this place really is.
Tucked into the sun-drenched hills of Achinos in Central Greece, La Tour Melas is more like a passion project than a traditional winery. Back in 2000, they took a wild chance, dug deep into the land (literally), and planted Merlot and Cabernet Franc in soils that whispered Bordeaux but spoke fluent Aegean. The vines catch sea breezes by day and soak up rocky warmth by night - it’s this insane microclimate that makes the wines sing. Everything here is done with a serious eye on the future: gravity-fed cellars carved into the mountain, organic farming with biodynamic flair, and a winemaking crew that’s more like a band of terroir-obsessed artists. But it’s not just about polished reds and next-level rosés - La Tour Melas is reshaping what Greek wine can be. They’ve got ungrafted century-old Agiorgitiko vines, amphora fermentations, and a real obsession with expressing Greek terroir in the rawest, most soulful way. It’s not just a vineyard - it’s a vibe. And if you’re ever lucky enough to visit, the new lodges overlooking the vines are waiting, glass in hand, ready to show you just how magical this place really is.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, high alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Central Greece
country
Greece
Grape type
Rosé
Wine Maker
La Tour Melas
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Maturation on Lees
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
Pairing guide
Silphium Rosé is basically your dream food wine - it’s got the texture and spice to hang with bold flavours whilst staying super fresh and lifted. Think Thai green curry with prawns. Or go grilled - like smoky paprika sausages or chorizo skewers with a squeeze of lime. If you’re feeling fancy, do a smoked salmon crudo with grapefruit segments and fennel. Crispy fried fish tacos with spicy mayo and pickled onions? Silphium’s got your back. It's that wine you crack open and suddenly everything on the table just works!
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Food

Hot & Spicy

Prawns

Pork Sausage

Antipasto

Paprika

Cured Salmon
Tastes

Crisp

Light
Moods

Romantic
Seasons

Summer

Spring
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