Winemaker: Yiannis Flerianos

Vineyards: Single privately owned vineyard, organically certified in Trifilia in altitude 500m.

Soil: Merlot: Clay
Yield: Merlot: 58hl/ha

Microclimate: Low temperatures and snowfalls during the winter, along with cool nights during the summer, combined with the altitude of 500m, contribute to the slow ripening of the grapes. That results in perfect maturation, crisp acidity and fully developed flavors of both varieties.
Harvest: September 10th

Vinification: Grapes are handpicked and transferred to the winery in small plastic bins. They are first chilled in cooling chamber, then destemmed and directed to the tank by gravity. Classic red wine vinification with, pre – fermentation maceration, maceration – fermentation at 22-24°C and post – fermentation maceration. After the malolactic fermentation the wine matures in French oak barrels of 225 liters for 24 months.

Harvest 2014: 8.200 bottles
First Vintage: 2003
Alcohol: 14.5 % vol
Acidity: 5.5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid
pH: 3.61
Residual sugar: 2.1 g/l

Tasting notes: From the noble grape variety Merlot, a distinctive limited release wine. It is characterized by a deep ruby color, vanilla and black fruit aromas and a sweet seductive mouth

Serving suggestions: It is an ideal accompaniment to grilled meat, game, hearty cheeses and dark chocolate desserts.

Serve at: 16-180C