Makedonikos red
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About the wine
A gentle red wine based mainly on the Xinomavro variety with a tone of Syrah, having a velvety texture without hard tannins. Its taste along with its fruity aromas ideally accompany the European cuisine at 16°-18°C.
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
Selection of vineyards, attentive grape harvest in containers of 20 kg capacity in order to avoid crushing and oxidation during transportation. 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
2 to 3 years
Bouquet / Palate
Vivid, velvet purple. 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
9,0 g/l
pH
3.3
