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Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese
100% Merlot
Fermented and macerated in stainless steel vats, aged in French barriques (partly-new oak) for 8 months and a further 6 months in bottle. Soft but dense, sweet varietal fruit character. Red cherries, plums, sweet vanilla, cedar notes. Thick and round mouth.
| Technical Presentation | Portes Merlot / 2021 |
| Category | Dry red |
| Classification | Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese |
| Grape Varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Vineyards | Corinthia at a 1,148 ft altitude |
| Main type of soil | Sandy |
| Age of vines (average) | 31 years |
| Yields | 50,40 hl/ha |
| Harvest dates | End of August |
| Vinification/Maturation | Alcoholic fermentation and extraction in stainless steel vats at 23˚C. Total extraction time 14 days. Full malolactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation in French barriques –80% new and 20% neutral– for 8 months. |
| Alcohol by volume | 14% |
| Total acidity (tartaric acid) | 5,75 g/l |
| pH | 3.50 |
| Tasting notes | The colour is deep ruby with ruby highlights. The nose is concentrated, complex and multidimensional. Aromas of red cherry, ripe plum, sweet vanilla, with hints of violet and tobacco unfold. On the palate it is round, velvety and full of very ripe soft tannins. The deep black and red fruit dominates, followed by aromas of spices and tobacco. The aftertaste is rich, long and complex. |
