Anthemis

Anthemis is a style of wine that hails from Samos. It is made entirely from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, the island's signature grape known as Moschato Aspro. Essentially, Anthemis is the aged version of vin doux, the most popular style on the island in which grape spirit is added before the fermentation is completed.

This helps the wine to retain natural sweetness. Anthemis is usually oak-aged for five years, and the final product is an amber-colored wine with an intense bouquet and flavor. The flavor and the aroma are rich and complex, reminiscent of dried fruits, caramelized nuts, honey, and butterscotch, along with some herbaceous notes.

The finish is soft and long-lasting. This sweet wine would be a good pairing with Greek or Middle Eastern desserts and aged cheese.