Protected Geographical Indication
Macedonia
Robust Xinomavro blend from selected barrels; an eloquent expression of the Goumenissa terroir and a thoroughly European wine, suitable for lengthy ageing.
ENJOYMENT
Deep purple colour with violet highlights. Aromas of ripe wild fruit, tomato, green pepper and dried plum, with notes of caramel and spices. Velvety, ripe flavour of red jam, with richly moulded tannins and a long piquant finish.
Game, roast meats with spicy red sauces, steak, meat pies, cured meats, peppery hard and smoked cheeses, desserts with dark chocolate.
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 22-24oC
VARIETIES | | | Xinomavro (50%) - Merlot (30%) – Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) |
REGION | | | Goumenissa |
AGEING | | | 10+ years |
HARVEST DATE | | | September-October |
ALCOHOL | | | 14% |
TOTAL ACIDITY | | | 5,5 g/l |
RESIDUAL SUGAR | | | 3,5 g/l |
BOTTLE | | | 750 ml, 1500 ml |
PACKAGING | | | 6 bottles |
The good weather conditions during the winter and spring gave their place to a summer defined by its mildly high temperatures and good levels of sunshine hours. The proper management of the vineyard during a good year with low yields resulted in the production of grapes and, by extension, of wines with an impressive character
Each variety is harvested and vinified separately, with a maceration period that may be as long as 12 weeks, depending on the year. Maturation for 18-24 months in new oak barrels. Only the very best barrels of each variety are used in the final blend. A well-aged wine.
AWARDS
SILVER | Decanter World Wine Awards 2016 |
YEAR | MEDAL | COMPETITION | HARVEST |
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2009 | BRONZE | DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS | 2006 |
2010 | GOLD | THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | 2007 |
2010 | SILVER | DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS | 2007 |
2011 | COMMENDED | INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE | 2007 |
2012 | BRONZE | DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS | 2008 |
2012 | COMMENDED | INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE | 2008 |
2012 | SILVER | THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | 2008 |
2014 | 2 STARS | PROWEIN | 2010 |
2014 | SILVER | THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | 2010 |
2015 | 89/100 | WINE ADVOCATE | 2012 |
2015 | GOLD | THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | 2012 |
2015 | SILVER | DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS | 2013 |