#140 Mandilaria

Mandilaria... Yes it does sound a bit like some sort of mosquito borne parasite but it is in fact the most widely planted red variety in the Aegean. Now if I wasn't requiring that my varietals tasted be 70% or more of the wine I would be able to add Mavrotragano to my list also as this once nearly extinct grape makes up 10% of this bottle. But clearly I digress.

The nose is somewhat off putting and I catch more of a plastic diaper/ointment smell than anything else. It is a juicy and fruity wine with a strong punch of tannins on the finish. I was in the mood for a red wine but I cannot get past the smell... check it off the list.