Mavri Drys
| CATEGORY: | Naoussa PDO |
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About the wine
When time "marries" the excellent Xinomavro from selected vineyards with the lightly smoked French oak barrel, the "Black Oak" is born… A wine of long aging that highlights the impressive evolution of the variety over the years and it has been produced in a strictly limited number of bottles.
Vineyards
Linear bilateral shapes
Planting density
2,700 - 3,500 plants per hectare
Maximum Production
10,000 kg per hectare
Wine region
Viticultural Zone of Naoussa, NW Macedonia
Soil
Clay & Calcareous
Grape Variety
Xinomavro
Type
Red Dry
Harvested
September - October
Vinification
Classic method of red vinification with modern techniques that increase the dynamics of the variety. Fermentation is completed in stainless steel tanks at 26-28 ° C. The extraction of the dye and the tannins takes 5-7 days. Malolactic fermentation follows alcoholic fermentation.
Ageing
36 months in the barrel and 12 months in the bottle
Tasting Temperature
16° - 18°C
Cellar
5 to 8 years
Bouquet / Palate
Deep red with brown highlights. Typical bouquet of aromas of dried fruits, cinnamon and a sense of French oak. Full wine with rich body, soft with aftertaste of black fruits and vanilla.
Food Pairing
Ideal for lamb, red meat and spicy cheeses.
Technical Data
Alcohol
14%
Total Acidity
6,1 g/l
Residual Sugar
2,5 g/l
pH
3,5
