Vouni Panayia "Nature's Vengeance"

The “ultimate” expression of an orange vinification of Morokanella, from a specific vineyard parcel at 800 meters altitude in the Panagia region of Paphos. Part of the experimental winemaking efforts in which Yiannis and Pavlos Kyriakides explore the full potential of Cypriot grape varieties, Nature’s Vengeance is a wine with a mildly hazy orange hue, candied citrus aromas on the nose, subtle tropical notes in the background, and a gentle oxidative “touch.” The 45-day skin contact has given the wine a firmly tannic, almost wild, palate, yet the warm alcohol is perfectly aligned with the wine’s pronounced acidity. A wine with a beautiful finish reminiscent of almond-based sweets. Not the orange wine to begin exploring the style with—but certainly one that doesn’t lack personality or character.