Sunday, 29 March 2009

Adoli Gis (Αδολη Γης)


GRAPES/VARIETIES: 45% Lagorthi, 30% Asproudes, 15% Roditis Alepou, 10% Chardonnay.
VINEYARD: Grapes come from selected vineyards in the region of Ziria, in the department of Achaia, in Peloponnese and are cultivated at various altitudes, from 500 to 900m. The soil is a mixture of clay and lime and the production about 700Kg per strema.
VINTAGE: Late September to early October with a sugar concentration of 195g/L.
WINE: Yellow-green colour, aromas of melon, mango, kiwi and pineapple on the nose. Fruity and refreshing in the mouth with a thirst-quenching acidity which makes it extremely alive and offers a metallic character.
Serve at 10 °C with shellfish (mussels, oysters, combs, clams), barbecued fish and exotic fruits.
With an excellent storage it can be enjoyed for two more years from the vintage.

Thursday, 26 March 2009

Santorini Vinsanto Vin De Liqueur

Appellation Of Origin Santorini Of High Quality

Varietal composition: Assyrtiko, Aidani


Vinification: The traditional technique of vinsanto wine making is followed. The natural fermentation follows and before aging the alcoholic title is being fortified and reaches up
to 15 degrees

Characteristics: The sweet taste balanced by alcohol and acidity. Robust and sturdy character with aromas of honey and sweets are dominating.

Enjoy it alone or as an aperitif accompanied sweets, ice cream and with cheeses or dishes on the foie gras. Need to be served at 6-8 C.

Awards Vinsanto 99 - Silver Medal - Concours Mondial De Bruxelles 2003 Vinsanto 99 Bronze Medal - Int. Wine And Spirit Competition 2003

Wednesday, 18 March 2009

Moschato Alexandreias (Μοσχάτο Αλεξανδρείας)

Synonyms: Coarse Muscat, English, Apostoliatiko

Cultivation Areas: Mainly in Lemnos, Aegean islands and in the prefectures of Thessaloniki, Drama, Kavala.

Plant: Variety moderately vigorous, resistant to drought. Big grapes with yellow-white bark. Harvest early to mid-September

Wine: The dry white wines, produced by this variety are high alcohol and good acidity. They are characterized by fruity aroma, along with flowers aroma in the background. The natural sweet wines have brilliant color with golden reflections, intense fruity aroma with citrus and rich colors, rich flavor with a velvet aftertaste. Moschato Alexanreias participates in AOC wine (Lemnos) and local wines.

Tuesday, 10 March 2009

Mavrodafni (Μαυροδάφνη)

It is a black Greek wine variety grown in the northwestern Peloponnese (especially around the area of Patras) and in some Ionian Islands (Cephalonia in particular). From this variety, alone or along with the variety Korinthiaki black, the sweet red wine wine Appellation of Origin Controlled Mavrodafni Patron and Mavrodafni Cephalonia is produced. The grapes are usually modest, moderate in size and spherical shape. The bark is blue-dark red colored, thick and rigid skin and the flesh is juicy and colorless.

Characteristics of wine produced
The variety is one of the best Greek varieties for production of natural sweet red wines suitable for aging. The resulting wines are deep ruby color and matured in oak barrels at least two years. But may remain for maturing in oak barrels until eight years, when marvelous aromas are developed. In these wines detected aromas are cherry, vanilla and dried fruit (especially raisins and chocolate) and is an ideal dessert wine.
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