Red wine Protected Designation of Origin Amyndeon, Greece.

Aged for twelve months in French oak barrel medium grain, white toasting, and another twelve months in the bottle.

Variety Composition:
Xinomavro 100%.

Region / Location / Vineyard:
Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. “Hedgehog” sub-region. 690m altitude, with northern exposure, facing lake Petron and mount Voras. 69ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.

Vinification Method & Ageing:
Destemming, no crushing, cold soak – skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradually increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lies” for eight months with regular stirring. Twelve months in French oak barrel medium grain, white toasting, and twelve months in the bottle.

Tasting Characteristics:
Bright purple-red color. Complex, typical bouquet of small berries red fruits, leather, and spices (vanilla, pepper, clove), with hints of ripe blackberry. Full mouth, rounded tannins, balanced acidity, and well-integrated wood tones. Long aftertaste with an intense quince aroma.

Harmony:
Perfect match with juicy red barbecued meats, spicy sausages, red baked peppers in olive oil, stew rabbit, and light spicy fool body cheeses.

Best served at 16-18ο C. (60,8-64,4 ο F).

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