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Wine Type | Rosé |
Wine Category | Regional Cretan Wine |
Region | Metaxochori of Heraklion, Crete |
Vineyards | Cooperating semi-mountainous vineyards around the estate and the St. George Epanosifis Monastery |
Varietal Composition | Kotsifali 40% - Mantilari 60% |
Soil type | Clay loam |
Microclimate | Mediterranean (cool summer & mild winter) with a north exposure to sea winds of the Aegean Sea |
Harvest | Early September for Kotsifali and late September for Mantilari |
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Production | 2008 |
Vinification Method | * Separate vinification for each variety with a short 9 hour maceration * Fermentation at a low temperature * Tartaric stabilization of the wine with refrigeration |
Organoleptic Characteristics | * Bright rosé color * Aromas of fresh fruit, cherry with plum * Fresh and pleasant taste with fresh tannins |
Harmony of Flavors | Grilled meat, poultry and yellow cheese while it is excellent with no accompaniments, as an aperitif. It is served at 12 degrees Celsius. |
Distinctions | It hasn’t yet participated in any competitions |