Mavrotragano

Mavrotragano, PGI Cyclades, Mavrotragano 100%

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 followed and 6 months in stainless steel tanks.

Bottling: Unfiltered

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.