KANENAS red 2018

Description

Deep ruby red color. Rich aromatic bouquet of wild berries, ripe dark cherries and spicy notes. The nose is intense and complex. On the palate chewy and textured tannins. Full-body with remarkable balance and a velvety finish.

Awards

Gold AWC Vienna

Vinification

Skin maceration at low temperature (10-12°C) for 48 hours Fermentation in stainless steel tank at ± 22°C for ± 12 days Malolactic fermentation in the tank

Vineyard

Thanks to the Tsantali family’s effort for rejuvenating the region with the support of local vine growers, in 1997 the appellation of “Protected Geographical Indication Ismaros” was acknowledged.

In order for a wine to be able to carry the appellation the following conditions must be met: The vineyard and winery must be within the delimited area of the PGI Ismaros zone that includes the Municipalities of Maronia (Maronia, Xulagani and Proskinites) and Sapes (Sapes, Strimi, Krovili) located at the prefecture of Rhodopes in Northeastern Greece The type of the wines may be dry, semi-dry and semi-sweet The authorised varieties are: White wines: Roditis, Muscat of Alexandria, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc Rose wines: Roditis, Mavroudi, Limnio, Grenache Rouge, Syrah and Merlot Red wines: Mavroudi, Limnio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Rouge, Merlot, Syrah and Mourverde The yield must not exceed: 12,000 kg of grapes / hectare or 90 hl of wine / hectare

The Tsantali’s vineyards include today 58 hectares within the PGI Ismaros zone. The main characteristics are: Altitude: 50 – 300 meters Exposure: Southwestern Soil: Red in color, rich in argil Climate: Mainland Mediterranean

Maturation

Maturation: 10 months in 300Lt oak. Barrels: 95% French oak (50% new and 50% second and third fill) and 5% American oak (all new) Ageing: 4 months in the bottle before release