Description
General comments: | Samos is famous for the sweet wines, from the ancient years till today. Vin Doux is one of the most popular sweet wines inside and outside of Greece. A best seller wine with explosive mouth, strong aromas and long after taste. A must to drink sweet. |
Variety: | Moscat of Samos |
Type: | Sweet Wine |
Category: | Controlled Designation of Origin “Samos” |
Characteristics: | Golden color with an intense and harmonious nose consisting mostly of primary aromas of flowers, fruit and honey. Soft and sweet taste, natural, sweetness which, however, is related to the acidity of the wine. Strong aromas and long after taste. Vin Doux, a member of the prestigious Vins de Liqueurs family is the most popular Samos wine! Both its appearance and its aromas prove irresistible to wine lovers who appreciate its pale golden color and the tantalizing aromas of apricot jam, overripe melon and butterscotch candy. First mouth is an explosive experience, with an abundance of flavor revolving around muscat grapes expressed in pure freshness. Vin Doux is a wine that retains the primary Muscat aroma to its fullest and beckons you to enjoy it in long relishing gulps. |
Alcohol: | 15% vol. |
Food pairing: | Blue and white cheeses, fruit. Slices of melon with prosciutto have never had a better companion than Vin Doux which is just as comfortable with a great deal of other dishes or desserts. It is a type of wine to be consumed fresh and cool at 8-10°C. |
Awards: | 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards, London,89p 2015 Decanter World Wine Awards, Londra ,Bronze Medal 2014 International Wine Challenge, UK ,Silver Medal 2013 Challenge International du Vin, France,Gold Medal 2013 China Wine Awards,China ,Gold Medal 2013 Wine Competition of Thessaloniki ,Gold Medal 2013 Decanter, UK ,Silver Medal 2013 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Belgia ,Silver Medal 2012 Vinalies Internationales, Paris, Gold Medal 2012 Decanter 2011, Marea Britanie ,Bronze Medal 2012 International Wine & Spirits Competition, Silver Medal 2012 International Wine Challenge, UK, Silver Medal 2012 Selections Mondiales des Vins, Canada ,Gold Medal 2011 International Competition of Thessaloniki, Grecia ,Silver Medal. 2011 Vinalies International, Paris ,Silver Medal 2011 Decanter 2011, Marea Britanie ,Bronze Medal 2011 International Wine & Spirits Competition, UK ,Bronze Medal 2011 Challenge International du Vin, Franta ,Bronze Medal 2010 International Competition of Thessaloniki, Grecia ,Silver Medal 2010 Vinalies Internationales, Paris ,Gold Medal 2010 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Belgia ,Gold Medal . 2009 International competition of Salonica, Grecia ,Gold Medal. 2009 Decanter World Wine Awards, Marea Britanie,Silver Medal 2009 International Wine & Spirit competition, UK ,Bronze Medal 2009 International Wine Challenge, Marea Britanie ,Bronze Medal 2009 International Weinpramierung Zurich, Elvetia ,Gold Medal 2008 International competition of Salonica ,Silver Medal 2008 Selections Mondiales des Vins, Canada ,Silver Medal 2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition, London , Silver Medal 2008 Decanter , Bronze Medal 2007 Singapore Selections Mondiales Des Vins, Canada , Silver Medal 2007 International competition of Salonica, Detrop ,Gold Medal 2007 Decanter World Wine Awards , Bronze Medal 2007 Wein-Plus , Excellent 2006 Challenge International du Vin, Bourg, France ,Gold Medal 2006 “The Wine Challenge”, 8th Annual Challenge , Silver Medal 2005 International Competition of Salonica, Detrop, Silver Medal 2004 International Competition of France, Bourg , Silver Medal 2004 Selections Mondiales, Canada ,Gold Medal 2003 International Competition of wine, Salonica ,Gold Medal 2003 Vinordic Wine Challenge -Prize Auren Cup 2001 International Competition of Japan, Silver Medal 2000 International Competition of Japan ,Silver Medal 1970 International Competition of Crimea ,Gold Medal 1962/1966/1969 International Competition of Budapest ,Gold Medal 1956/1957/1959/1971/1972/1973/1974/1975/1978/1980/1981/1982/1988/1989 International Competition of Lubliana, Gold Medal 1951 International Competition of Salonica , Silver Medal 1937 International Competition of Salonica , The Great Gold Medal |