Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese
90% Agiorgitiko, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermented in stainless steel vats. Short maceration, full malolactic fermentation and short aging over fine lees. Screw cap. Black cherries, blackberries, plums, dried herbs, medium-bodied, crisp and elegant.
Technical Presentation | Zoe / 2022 |
Category | Dry red |
Classification | Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese |
Grape Varieties | 90% Agiorgitiko 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vineyards | Agiorgitiko: Nemea at a 2,132 ft altitude Cabernet Sauvignon: Nemea at a 1,640 ft altitude |
Main type of soil | Agiorgitiko: clay Cabernet Sauvignon: sandy |
Age of vines (average) | Agiorgitiko: 25 years Cabernet Sauvignon: 20 years |
Yields | Agiorgitiko: 77 hl/ha Cabernet Sauvignon: 66,50 hl/ha |
Harvest dates | Agiorgitiko: Middle of September Cabernet Sauvignon: End of August |
Vinification/Maturation | Alcoholic fermentation and extraction in stainless steel vats at 23˚C for 6 days. Full malolactic fermentation in vats. Short aging over fine lees. Screw cap. |
Alcohol by volume | 13% |
Total acidity (tartaric acid) | 5.60 g/l |
pH | 3.5 |
Tasting notes | The colour is brilliant, medium-strength violet with pink hues. On the nose it is vivid and intense with aromas of black cherries, blackberries, hints of plums, violets and dried herbs. On the palate it has medium body, moderate acidity with smooth tannins – all in harmony. The aftertaste is moderate with a gentle note of anise seed. |