Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese
100% Syrah
Deep red, so deep, as to be almost opaque. Rich nose palate, blackberries, mulberries, black cherries, plums. Hints of spices, truffle, black chocolate. Intensely peppery. Elaborate mouth.
Technical Presentation
Category: Dry red
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese
Grape Varieties: 100% Syrah
Vineyards: Achaia at a 2,132 ft (650 m) altitude
Main type of soil: Sandy, clay loam
Age of vines (average): 17-23 years
Yields: 36 hl/ha
Harvest dates: Beginning of September
Vinification/Maturation: Alcoholic fermentation and extraction in stainless steel vats at 23˚C. Post-fermentation extraction at 20˚C. Total extraction time: 15 days. Full malolactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation in new-oak barriques for 12 months.
Alcohol by volume: 14,5 %
Total acidity (tartaric acid): 6.10 g/l
pH: 3.50
Tasting notes: Deep red, almost impenetrable, a prelude to its density. A nose rich in aromas and focused on dark fruits, such as blackberries, black cherries and plums, followed by multiple layers of black pepper, liquorice, cloves, thyme, laurel leaves, hints of truffle, black chocolate and tobacco. The palate displays aromatic width, nerve and acidity. Ripe tannins come with volume and complexity. Ready to be matched with well-hung game and rich red-meat dishes.
Awards
Two Stars: Vintage 2008
Prowein 2011
