Τasting Characteristics
Fine, rich, intense. Some black fruit, spices, cassis. Quite complex, very long. Develops in mouth very good.
Variety Composition
Xinomavro 55%, Montepulciano 45%
Vineyard
Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. "Hedgehog" sub-region. 690m altitude, with northern exposure, facing lake Petron and mount Voras.
Vinification – Maturation
Destemming, no crushing, cold soak - skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures, maintenance of wine "sur lie" for eight months with regular stirring. Thirty six months in Allie - Bertrange at 200% (18+18) new oak casks medium toast. No treatment or filtration before bottling and eighteen months in bottles.
Harmony
Well paired with rich meat dishes, grilled or with rich sauces, cooked with vegetables, roots and wine. Marinated game, with chestnuts and plums. Full body mature creamy cheeses with intense and full favour.
Best Served
At
16 - 18°C
