Thursday 12 November 2009

Metochi Chromotsas Red (Μετόχι Χρώμιτσας Ερυθρός)

Local Wine from Agion Oros from Tsantalis

Varietal Composition: Limnio and Cabernet Sauvignon.

From vines grown in Farmhouse Chromitsa of the Monastery of St. Panteleimon on Mount Athos. Dark red and aromas of spices, blackcurrant and dried berries.

Quite rich and generous taste.


Fits well with red meat and mature cheeses Packs of 0,75 L and 1,5 L

Price: About 9 Euros

Tuesday 5 May 2009

International awards for Greek wines

  • Gold medal won in the German competition Mundus Vini with an overall grade 91/100 Lenga 2007 Avantis by Apostolos Mountricha. The label has been named Lenga after Apostolos Mountricha’s wife. Consider the fact that a “north” variety is used in this label (Gewurztraminer). Year 2007 produced 4500 bottles.
  • The same applies also for the «North» (as variety) Riesling 2007 of Angelos Rouvali which was awarded by the German magazine «Weinwelt» and was the only (in variety) from South Europe.
  • With Regional Trophy (best white wine of Greece) was awarded in 2008 the «Ovilos» vintage 2007, the competition of the magazine «Decanter Wine Magazine», which involved 9,219 wines from around the world. Wine «Ovilos» produced by the varieties Assyrtiko and Semillon, the slopes of Mt Paggeo Kokkinohori in Kavala, from Vivlia Chora.
  • The Red Ktima Pavlidis Thema honored with Trophe "Citadelles" in the homonymous contest, and has already won awards in competitions International Wine Challenge and International Wine and Spirit Competition.

Thursday 23 April 2009

Limnia Gi (Λημνία Γη)

AOC dry white wine, selected from Alexandria Muscat in mountain vineyards of N.E. Lemnos. It is balanced and endowed with the wealth of aromatic treasures of Limnos land. Limnia gi is an ideal wine is distinguished for its fruity aroma of a floral background.

Served at 10 ° C and αccompanies aromatic dishes, fish, seafood, cheeses, white meats, light cuisine dishes, exotic fruits.

Price: approximately 9 euro.

Katsaros Estate (Κτήμα Κατσαρού)

Local wine from Krania area (Olympos Thessalias).
Varietal composition: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
Maturation in new oak new barrels for 12 months and additional two year maturation in the bootle.

Sorrel color. Explosive aromas of currant jam, black cherry, apple burned and chocolate. Mouth thick and velvety, with a sweetness given by then alcohol. Excellent Quality and tannins, which become stronger at the finish.

It is suggested to be transfused in a jar half an hour before serving.

Accompanies meat.
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