Winemaker: Yiannis Flerianos
Vineyards: Single privately owned vineyard, organically certified in Trifilia for Syrah in altitude of 500m.
Soil: Clay
Yield: Syrah: 62hl/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.
Harvest: September 25th
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 3 months.
Harvest 2013: 8.500 bottles
First Vintage: 2006
Alcohol: 13.5 % vol
Acidity: 5.3 g/l expressed as tartaric acid
pH: 3.61
Residual sugar: 1.8 g/l
Tasting notes: From the cosmopolitan variety Syrah, a wine with a deep ruby color, black fruit, oak and spicy 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