Zoe Rose
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese
70% Agiorgitiko , 30% Moscofilero
Fermented in stainless steel vats. Short maceration, no malolactic fermentation and short aging over fine lees. Screw cap. Ripe cherries, raspberries, rose petals, full and complex palate.
Technical Presentation
Category: Dry rosé
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese
Grape Varieties: 70% Agiorgitiko
30% Moscofilero
Vineyards: Agiorgitiko: Corinthia at a 2,132 ft altitude
Moscofilero: Mantinia at a 2,400 ft altitude
Main type of soil: Agiorgitiko: calcareousMoscofilero: sandy
Age of vines (average): Agiorgitiko: 29 years
Moscofilero: 31 years
Yields: Agiorgitiko: 58,50 hl/ha
Moscofilero: 63 hl/ha
Harvest dates: End of September – beginning of October
Vinification/Maturation: Skin contact for 6 hours at 16˚C for the Moscofilero. Blending and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at 16˚C. Inhibition of malolactic fermentation. Short aging over fine lees. Screw cap.
Alcohol by volume: 12%
Total acidity (tartaric acid): 5.7 g/l
pH: 3.30
Tasting notes: The color is bright, light cerise with pink hues. Vibrant and clear on the nose, with aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries, hints of flowers, and rose petal notes. On the palate it has a medium body, moderately high acidity and the slightest suggestion of very ripe tannins. Flavors are consistent with the aromas, with a light sensation of sweet grass and bubble gum. The finish is moderately long, with developing flavors that lead to complexity.
Awards
Awards: Best Rose wine
Vintage 2018
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2019
