TSANTALI RAPSANI P.D.O. Grande Reserve 2012

Description

Deep red color with tawny hues. The nose is dominated by vegetal and earthy aromas with ripe black fruit and vanilla on the background. The palate is dry, rich in robust tannins with acidity that balances the ripe fruit and the sweet spices. The oak is well integrated. Long and complex finish.

Awards

Gold MUNDUS vini award

Vinification

Harvest: handpicked at mid October The winemaking emphasizes in long extraction and oxygenation aiming at the full exploitation of the phenolic and of the aromatic dynamics of the grapes. Traditional fermentation (10-12 days) in open top cement tanks. Malolactic fermentation.

Vineyard: Protected Designation of Origin Rapsani

Vine parcels from Sub-zone C (500+ meters alt). The best grapes are selected from a total area of 5 hectares, where some of the oldest Rapsani vines can be found.

The Rapsani vineyards extend in the southern slopes of Mount Olympus, known as the Mountain of the gods, reaching an altitude of 800 meters and descending up to the Valley of Tempe which traverses the PDO zone like the River of Peneios. The PDO zone is surrounded by the forest of Kato Olympos range (1,587m. altitude) in the north, and of Mountain Ossa (1,978m. altitude) and River Peneios. In the west, it is bordering with mountain forest, while from the east it is benefited by the impact of the Thermaic Gulf.

The main characteristics of the conditions met in the Rapsani vineyards are: Southeastern exposure Maximum altitude 800 meters above sea level Slope: 2-20% inclination Natural surroundings: forest, shrubland, riverside, vicinity to the sea Climate: mainland mediterranean

Maturation

Maturation: 18 months in 300Lt French oak barrels (40% new – 60% 2nd and 3rd fill) Ageing: at least 18 months in the bottle before release RAPSANI GRANDE RESERVE is a wine with great ageing potential evolving the depth of its character.