VIN DE CRETE RED - KRITIKOS

KRITIKOS RED
Dry red wine

AWARDS:

• Bronze Medal, 1999 Japan International Wine Challenge.
• Gewinner der Verkostung, Weinwirtschaft Magazine Tasting, Prowein 2005.
• Special Recommendation, Decanter World Wine Awards 2005.

Creta Olympias
Vin de Crete Red

Producer: CRETA OLYMPIAS
Wine maker: Sofoklis Panagiotou
Grape Varieties: Kotsifali, Mandilaria.
Region: Peza.
Category: Topikos Oinos (Vin de Pays) from Crete.
Vineyards: Selected non-irrigated vineyards from communities of Heraklion.
Soil: Mostly Argil calcareous.

Microclimate: Smooth winter - dry summer.
Harvest: First half of September.
First year of distribution: In 1988.

Alcoholic degree: 12,6 % Vol.
Residual sugars: 2,7 gr/lit.
Total acidity: 5,1 gr/lit.

Winemaking
Picking and transporting of the grapes, is being done, in small plastic containers. Co-vinification of the two grape varieties employs skin contact for 5-7 days under controlled temperature.

Tasting notes
Ruby-coloured with an attractive fresh nose that opens up to reveal ripe red fruit, spices and earthy aromas. Round, with well-structured tannins and good acidity, great presence in mouth and cherry fruit flavour leading to long finish.

Serving suggestion
Enjoy it with roasted or casseroled red meat and mature soft cheese. Best served at a temperature of 18° C.

Accompaniment
An admirable partner for grilled meat.