
Vineyard: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Nemea. Corinthia at a 3,412 ft (1,040 m) altitude
Varietal Composition: 100% Agiorgitiko
Vinification: Alcoholic fermentation and extraction in stainless steel vats at 23˚C. Post-fermentation extraction at 20˚C. Total extraction time 14 days. Full malolactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation in new French barriques for 12 months, 4 of which in the presence of light lees. The wine matured in bottle for a further 6 months in our cellar.
Tasting notes: The color is bright, clean, deep ruby color. On the nose it has depth, strength and density. The aromatic character is focused on red fruits – sour cherries, blueberries, red cherries – along with spice, aromatic herbs and a touch of minerality. On the palate it is medium to full bodied with interesting acidity and very high quality tannins, while aromas of red fruits, earth and metal together with tobacco and spices dominate. The aftertaste is long, complex with constant evolution.
Serve with pasta with red sauces, red meat and cheeses, at 15-16°C.
Awards:
Wine and Spirits 2021: Vintage 2017, 90pJudges’ Selection Award
Country – Greece Red: Vintage 2013
Texsom International Wine Awards
Grand Gold Medal: Vintage 2005
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2008
Gold Medal:
Vintage 2016: The Drinks Business – The Global Masters Spring Tasting 2021
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2020
Vintage 2015: AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2019
Vintage 2014: TEXSOM 2018
Vintage 2010: Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2015
Vintage 2007: Berliner Wein Trophy 2011
Vintage 2006: Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2009
Vintage 2003: Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2005
Vintage 2005: Mundus Vini 2007
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