Vineyards: Pyrgos, Megalochori and Akrotiri. The unique, rare, variety is found in less than 4% of the Santorini vineyard.
Vinification: Mature hand-picked grapes are cooled overnight before crushing. Then the grapes are destemed and remain in skin contact for 5 days. The must is fermented in controlled temperature of 22-24˚C.
Maturation: In French oak french barrels for 18 months and then 12 months in the bottle.
Bottling: Unfiltered
Bottle Size: 750mL & 1.5L Magnum (Limited quantities)
Organoleptic characteristics: Vivid red color with bright hues. Red forest fruit aromas, bitter chocolate, tobacco and minerality. A muscular palate with a tannic character and long aftertaste.
Serving suggestion: It pairs with red spicy meats, with sauces as well as long-matured yellow cheeses.
Suggested serving temperature: at 22-24 °C.
It can be aged for more than 10 years.