Liasto Agioritiko Abaton Liasto 500ml (2016), Red Sweet Wine

Tasting Characteristics

This ritual offers a wine of deep caramel color with coral red-based hues and a complex bouquet of dried fruits -fig, apricot, raisin- and sweet spices. A bright acidity brings in nerve and balance. Long aftertaste. A tribute to a long-standing monastic tradition of natural sweet wines from sundried grapes (liasto).

Variety Composition

Χinomavro 50%, Grenache rouge 50%

Vineyard

The vines grow located at an altitude between 220 and 250 meters. The age of the vines varies from 20 to 30 years and the yield reaches 5,000 kg of fresh grapes per hectare.

Vinification – Maturation

The grapes for the first vintage of the Liasto were harvested in September (first week for Grenache rouge and last week for Xinomavro). The vines grow located at an altitude between 220 and 250 meters. The age of the vines varies from 20 to 30 years and the yield reaches 5,000 kg of fresh grapes per hectare. The collected grapes are left to dry under the sun for 6-8 days. Slow fermentation for 40 days. Bottling and cellaring.

Harmony

It is combined excellent with foie gras, homemade pies as well as desserts with a creamy texture (creme brullee, cheesecake).

Best Served at

5 - 7°C