Τasting Characteristics
The colour is deep, ruby with ruby highlights. The nose is intense, dense with a sense of freshness due to the vegetal character of Cabernet Franc. The aromatic character is based on ripe fruits (red berry, red cherry and ripe strawberry) along with sweet aromas of chocolate, cinnamon, cedar and a touch of barrel. On the palate it is full, with a rich extract, alcohol that balances the accentuated acidity and ripe dense tannins. The palate aromas follow those of the nose with more accentuated fruit. The aftertaste has duration, volume and complexity.
Variety Composition
Cabernet Franc 40%, Merlot 40%, Αgiorgitiko 20%
Vineyard
Argolida at a 650m altitude.
Vinification – Maturation
Alcoholic fermentation and extraction in stainless steel vats at 23?C. Post fermentation extraction at 20?C. Total extraction time: Cabernet Franc 15 days, Merlot 20 days, Agiorgitiko 18 days. Full malolactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation in French barriques 50% new, 50% in second use for 13 months, 4 of which in the presence of light lees. The wine matures in bottle for a further 12 months in the cellar.
Ηarmony
It pairs well with grilled red meats, intense game dishes and aged cheeses.
Best Served at
16 - 18°C
