Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese
Agiorghitiko 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%
Fermented and macerated in stainless steel vats. Full malolactic fermentation in oak and maturation in new French barriques for 18 months and in bottle a further 6 months. Ripe red fruits, blackberries, cherries, morello cherries, cloves, sweet spices, tobacco. Smart, elegant, complex.
| Technical Presentation |
Megas Oenos / 2016 |
| Category |
Dry red |
| Classification |
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese |
| Grape Varieties |
Agiorghitiko 80%
Cabernet Sauvignon 20% |
| Vineyards |
Agiorghitiko: Gimno in Nemea at a 2,132 ft altitude
Cabernet Sauvignon: Corinthia at a 2,132 ft altitude |
| Main type of soil |
Rocky |
| Age of vines (average) |
Agiorghitiko: 31-67 years
Cabernet Sauvignon: 35 years |
| Yields |
Agiorghitiko: 27 hl/ha
Cabernet Sauvignon: 30 hl/ha |
| Harvest dates |
Middle of September |
| Vinification/Maturation |
Alcoholic fermentation and extraction in stainless steel vats at 23˚C. Post fermentation extraction at 20˚C. Total extraction time: Agiorgitiko: 17 days. Cabernet Sauvignon: 15 days. Full malolactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation in new French barriques for 18 months, 4 of which in the presence of light lees. The wine matured in bottle for a further 6 months in our cellar. |
| Alcohol by volume |
14.5% |
| Total acidity (tartaric acid) |
5.90 g/l |
| pH |
3.41 |
| Tasting notes |
Intense deep garnet color with violet highlights. The nose has depth, concentration, complexity, but also finesse. Aromas of red and black fruits. Such as raspberry and cherry, blueberry and blackberry along with spices, tobacco and leather notes. On the palate it is silky but robust with gentle tannins and balanced acidity, the aromas of red and black fruits, cloves, black pepper and a touch of herbs stand out. Long aftertaste with great complexity. |
| The Awards |
Grand Gold Medal
Vintage 2005
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2008 |
Vintage 2000
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2007 |
Gold Medal
Vintage 2013
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2019
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2016 |
Vintage 2010
TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2015 |
Vintage 2010
AWC Vienna 2013 90,4 |
Vintage 2008
International Wine Contest Bucharest IWCB 2012
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2011 |
Vintage 2007
Berliner Wein Trophy 2011 |
Vintage 2006
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2012
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2009 |
Vintage 2004
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2007 |
Vintage 2003
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2007 |
Silver Medal
Vintage 2015
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2019
Vintage 2014, 2007, 2004
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2018 |
Vintage 2013
Balkans International Wine Competition 2017
TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2016 |
Vintage 2012
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2016 |
Vintage 2011
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2015 |
Vintage 2010
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2016 |
Vintage 2008
Concour Int. du Vin Thessalonique 2013
Balkans International Wine Competition 2012
Decanter World Wine Awards
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2012 |
Vintage 2007
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2011
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2011
Mundus Vini 2011 |
Vintage 2006
Vinalies Internationales 2009
Concours Mondial Du Bruxelles 2009 |
Vintage 2005
Concours Mondial Du Bruxelles 2008 |
Vintage 2002
Concours Mondial Du Bruxelles 2005 |
Bronze Medal
Vintage 2008
Decanter 2011 |
Vintage 2006
Challenge International Du Vin 2009 |
Three Stars
Vintage 2007
Premium Select Wine Challenge 2011 |
Two Stars
Vintage 2003
Prowein 2006 |
One Star
Vintage 2006
Prowein 2010 |
Ratings
Vintage 2016
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
90+ points |
Vintage 2008
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
90 points |
