Greece, Nemea
Agiorgitiko
Description
Lykos Winery: KRATISTOS NOSE:spices (cinnamon, carnation, vanilla, tobacco), cherry, strawberry MOUTH: marmalade of cherry, berries, cinnamon chocolate and really soft tannins AFTER TASTE:cherry and chocolate long lasting. COMBINED WITH: rich, aromatic meats like lamb, partridge, quail, hare, wild boar. It fits perfect with cheese like edam gouda and blue cheese such as gorgonzola and cold cuts like mortadella and pate.
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Kratistos Lykos Winery | 2014 Variety : Agiorgitiko 100% Age : 12.months in French Oak Barrels Location : Nemea Vineyard : Koutsi Nemea Soil Texture: Clay Soil, deep with Excellent Drainage. Altitude 350-400 meters. Yield : 500 Kilogram per Acre Fermentation: long extraction 20 days with the grape skins. Malolactic fermentation. 12 months in new French oak barrels of first and second use. P.D.O. : Nemea | Dry wine | 14%.Vol
Vineyard
KRATISTOS PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN NEMEA
GRAPE VARIETY: Agiorgitiko 100% ORIGIN: Koutsi Nemea and Ancient Nemea hillsides. VINIFICATION METHOD: Cold soak skin contact and classic 10-15 day vinification at a steady temperature of 4°C. AGING: In oak barrels for 12 months. After the aging at the cellar, stays at the bottles for 12 months. CHARACTERISTICS: Deep ruby red color with a complex bouquet of spices. Cinnamon and tobacco framed by ripe fruit aromas and hints of vanilla. Rich spicy palate with soft balanced tannins and velvety aftertaste. Can be aged for long periods. GOES WELL WITH: All basic grilled meats, hunting and strong after-meal cheeses. Enjoy it at 16-18°C.
