Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese
80% Agiorgitiko, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermented and macerated in stainless steel vats. Full malolactic fermentation in oak and maturation in new French barriques for 18 months and in bottle a further 6 months. Ripe red fruits, blackberries, cherries, morello cherries, cloves, sweet spices, tobacco. Smart, elegant, complex.
Technical Presentation
Category: Dry red
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese
Grape Varieties: 80% Agiorgitiko
20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards: Agiorgitiko: Gimno in Nemea at a 2,132 ft (650 m) altitude
Cabernet Sauvignon: Corinthia at a 2,132 ft (650 m) altitude
Main type of soil: Rocky
Age of vines (average): Agiorgitiko: 35-71 years
Cabernet Sauvignon: 42 years
Yields: Agiorgitiko: 22,50 hl/ha
Cabernet Sauvignon: 27,50 hl/ha
Harvest dates: Middle of September
Vinification/Maturation: Alcoholic fermentation and extraction in stainless steel vats at 23˚C. Post fermentation extraction at 20˚C. Total extraction time: Agiorgitiko: 17 days. Cabernet Sauvignon: 15 days. Full malolactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation in new French barriques for 18 months, 4 of which in the presence of light lees. The wine matured in bottle for a further 6 months in our cellar.
Alcohol by volume: 14,5%
Total acidity (tartaric acid): 6.13 g/l
pH: 3.5
Tasting notes: Intense deep garnet color with violet highlights. The nose has depth, concentration, complexity, but also finesse. Aromas of red and black fruits. Such as raspberry and cherry, blueberry and blackberry along with spices, tobacco and leather notes. On the palate it is silky but robust with gentle tannins and balanced acidity, the aromas of red and black fruits, cloves, black pepper and a touch of herbs stand out. Long aftertaste with great complexity.
Awards
Ratings: Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Vintage 2018
91 βαθμοί
Vintage 2016
90+ βαθμοί
Vintage 2008
90 βαθμοί
Three Stars: Vintage 2007
Premium Select Wine Challenge 2011
Two Stars: Vintage 2003
Prowein 2006
One Star: Vintage 2006
Prowein 2010
Awards: Best Red Wine
Vintage 2020
Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy 2024
Grand Gold Medal
Vintage 2017
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2021
Vintage 2005
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2008
Vintage 2000
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2007
Rating: Vintage 2019
Wine Enthusiast 2024
89 points
