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Meden Agan - Papantonis Winery

Producer: Papantonis Winery
Variety: Αγιωργίτικο
Region: Πελοπόννησος

MEDEN AGAN has a clear, dark, ruby red colour. It has a velvety, soft, round taste with long finish on the palate and a fruity flavor. The bouquet of maturing has touches of spices and dried nut, which mingle to perfection with the aroma of the Agiorgitiko, the strawberries and the blackberries.

This wine is ideal for long term maturing. It is best served at 16-18οC.

 

The name of the wine “MEDEN AGAN” is the ancient Greek motto from the Oracle of Delphi and means “NOTHING IN EXCESS”, therefore, everything should be done in moderation. “It is one of the fundamental principles of the ancient Greek spirit since our ancestors used moderation as a rule of life” Mr. Antonis Papantonis, the currently sole owner of the company, states in order to explain why he chose this name for this wine.

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Products specifications
Color Red
Type Dry
Region Peloponnese
Geographical Indication PGI Peloponnese
Vintage 2021
Variety Agiorgitiko
Bottle 750ml (Standard Bottle)
Maturation 12 μήνες
Matured in Oak Barrels
Alcohol 13%
Organic No
Natural No
Aging potential 5 - 10 years
Closure Cork
Serving temperature 16°C - 18°C

Papantonis Winery

Papantonis Winery, considered one of the best in Greece, has been producing only 2 dry wines for 30 years. The red MΕDEN AGAN from the local variety Agiorgitiko of Nemea and the white METRON ARISTON from the local variety Roditis (65%) and the international variety Chardonnay (35%). MΕDEN AGAN has ruby color and fruity aroma. The taste is soft, velvety, round with a long finish on the mouth. Served at 16 ° - 18 ° C. It is a perfect wine for aging. It accompanies perfectly game, red meats, pasta and mature cheeses. MIDEN AGAN is the well-known word of the Delphic Oracle which means "Nothing in Excess" ie "Everything in Measure". It is attributed to Chilon the Lacedaemonius, one of the Seven Wise Men of Ancient Greece, who wanted to suggest that truth and virtue are always in the middle, without exaggeration. METRON ARISTON has lemon color with green hues. It has fresh spring aromas, ripe grapefruit, ripe lime, pear and peach. Finally, on the palate it has fresh acidity and rich body. It accompanies perfectly fish and white meats. "METRON ARISTON" means avoiding exaggerations and extremes in people's lives. It expresses harmony in most human activities. Attributed to Cleovoulos from Rhodes, one of the seven wise men of Ancient Greece.