Imeros red
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About the wine
Imeros ... Unfulfilled erotic desire ... A wine that revolutionizes the palate after the excellent blending of the Xinomavro and Syrah varieties with soft tannins and fruity aromas that perfectly complement European cuisine.
Vineyards
Linear at double lanyard
Planting density
2.700 – 3.500 plants per hectare
Maximum Production
10.000 kg grapes per hectare
Wine region
Naoussa Viticultural Region, NW Macedonia
Soil
Clayey and Chalky
Grape Variety
Xinomavro & Syrah
Type
Red Semi Dry
Harvested
August - October
Vinification
Classical method of red wine vinification with extraction of 5 - 6 days at 28-30° C. Defermentation and malolactic fermentation follow.
Ageing
6 months in barrel and 3 months in bottle.
Tasting Temperature
16° - 18°C
Cellar
3 to 5 years
Bouquet / Palate
Vivid, velvet purple color. The mixing of the Xinomavro and Syrah varieties gives a pleasant aroma of black fruit. Delicious with soft tannins and fruity aromatic flavor.
Food Pairing
Red meat and all types of cheese
Technical Data
Alcohol
12%
Total Acidity
5,7 g/l
Residual Sugar
10,0 g/l
pH
3.3