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Made with a natural approach - wild yeasts, no fining, no filtration, and no added sulphites - it spends 18 months on its lees, building texture, depth, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"670\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDeep orange in colour, it opens with an intense, layered nose of ripe fruit, floral notes, and candied citrus peel, with hints of bergamot. On the palate, it is structured and expressive, with high acidity, a gentle tannic grip, and a rich, textural body. A raw, characterful wine with a subtle touch of funk, it offers a distinctive and uncompromising expression of Assyrtiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Pale Ruby Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"1 bottle","offer_id":57619844137224,"sku":"KNA-DEM-2023-BTL","price":46.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":57619844169992,"sku":"KNA-DEM-2023-CS6","price":279.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/1010\/6632\/files\/pale_ruby_wine_portfolio_5.png?v=1778913330"},{"product_id":"the-knack-project-mouchtaro-2020","title":"The Knack Project - Mouchtaro 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFounded by Christos Koulouriotis DipWSET, The Knack Project is a deeply personal exploration of place, driven by a passion for minimal intervention and the natural wine movement. 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Led by winemaker Elias Zacharias since 1974, it balances tradition with a quietly modern approach, crafting wines that express place, grape, and time with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKidonitsa is one of the rarest varieties of the Peloponnese and fast emerging as a rising star of the Greek vineyard. Zacharias Winery has been cultivating it since the late 1990s, helping to reveal its potential through careful, thoughtful winemaking. Sourced from the “Boulougoura” vineyards in Nemea and hand-harvested, the wine is fermented in oak and acacia barrels, then aged for six months on its fine lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLexis Kidonitsa\u003c\/strong\u003e shows a more complex side of the variety, with gentle oak integration and a fuller, richer, creamy texture. 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