Mavrotragano 2020
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Vintage: 2020
Varietal Composition: 100% Mavrotragano
Quality Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Cyclades Area: Estate owned vineyards in Vourvoulos and Megalochori. Vine Age: Ranging from 12 to 16 years old.
Viticulture: Trellised vines worked largely by hand. Hand-harvested.
Vinification & Elevage: Whole cluster maceration for 10 days on indigenous yeasts followed by 12 months in French and American 225lt oak barrels.
Colour: Purple, ruby hints.
Nose: Rich and complex, ripe red fruits, cherries, blackcurrants and plums, hints of minerality, forest floor, black tea.
Taste: Medium-bodied with well structured tannins and balancing acidity give this wine the ability to age for 10 years or more.
Pairing Suggestions: A meat-lovers wine, this will pair well with game, veal, lamb, beef, and hearty stews.