Varieties: Syrah (40%), Merlot (40%),
Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Appellation: Selected vineyards in the
regions of Atalanti and Domokos,
Phthiotis prefecture
Terrain: Clay hillside (altitude: 400
-450m)
Tasting notes:
Appearance:Bright ruby red color with purple highlights.
Nose:Elegant and complex aromas of ripe and
juicy succulent red fruit, blueberry and
blackcurrant jam, oriental spices, cocoa.
Palate:Generous and spicy, with round, quite
soft tannins, well balanced by alcohol,
this wine brings a full mouthfeel to
the palate. Barrel ageing is also evident,
with characters of chocolate and vanilla.
Vinification:Pre
-fermentation cold maceration for four
days at 8-10°C followed by traditional red
vinification and fermentation at a controlled
temperature of 22°C to 24°C. Twelve-month
maturation in French oak barrels, followed
by 2 years of ageing in the bottle.
Serving Temperature: 16°C in a large
wine glass, after decanting.
Cellar Ageing: Can be aged for
another 8-10 years after bottling.
Food pairing: Matches superbly with
classic or traditional Greek dishes,
including braised meat in fresh tomato
sauce, moussaka and pastitsio.