Category
Protected Geographic Indication Crete (P.G.I CRETE)
Grape varieties
Kotsifali (60%), Mandilari (30%), Merlot (10%)
Harvest
2019
Vineyard
Vineyards in the PDO PEZA
Soil
Limestone – Red Mediterranean soils
Vinification
The three grape varieties vinificate separately. Fermentation is followed by the 3-days pre-fermentation extraction for all the varieties
Fermentation temperature
22-25°C
Maturation
Upon the end of fermentation the blend matures in steel tanks.
Alcohol 12.00% vol
Specific Gravity 0.9940 gr/lt
pH 3.39
Total acidity 6.74 gr/lt tartaric acid
Volatile acidity 0.51 gr/lt acetic acid
Residual sugars 2.0 gr/lt
Total SO2 110 mgr/lt
- Serve at a temperature of 15-16 °C and in a red wine glass.
- Pair it with spicy sauces, cheese and oily sauces.