Avdiros Red

BRIEF INFORMATION

This wine took the name “Avdiros”, after the son of the god Hermes, who was from Opounda in Lokrida. According to Greek mythology, the demigod Heracles built the town of Avdira in Thrace, in memory of his friend Avdiros, when the last was killed during the fight with the wild horses of King Diomedes of Thrace. This label features the wild horse of Thrace. It is a particular blend of two Greek varieties (the oldest Greek variety, Limnio, meets the rare Greek variety Pamidi) and a foreign one (the French Syrah). The Syrah variety provides primary aromas of berries (freshness), while the Limnio variety, after eight to 12 months in a barrel, provides peppery aromas, as well as notes of cocoa and tobacco. Its taste is soft, with mild tannins and moderate acidity. A full-bodied wine with a pleasant aftertaste.

TYPE

DRY RED P.G.I. AVDIRA

VARIETIES

Limnio (50%) / Syrah(30%) / Pamidi (20%)

ALCOHOL CONTENT

13,5%

AGING IN BARRELS

12 MONTHS

PRODUCTION

12.000 750 ml bottles

AGING

7 to 10 YEARS

TASTING

Appearance

Deep, ruby-red color

Bouquet

A bouquet with moderate aromatic intensity, aromas of mature berries, such as blackberries, licorice, spices, wild cherry, and notes of tobacco.

Taste

A dry taste with mild acidity and body, mild tannins, the taste of fruit and spices, and an aftertaste of moderate duration.

VINIFICATION

The vinification is carried out through fermentation and extensive extraction (lasting 14-19 days) of the varieties Limnio and Syrah in stainless steel tanks, at a controlled temperature. Aging takes place in oak barrels (225l and 300l) for 10 to 12 months, including malolactic fermentation. The vinification of the varieties is carried out separately, and the final mixture that will be bottled is formed after aging in barrels.

VINEYARD

The vineyards are located in Avdira, at the southeastern end of the Protected Geographic Indication area.
VINEYARD SITES: Hoirodasos, Pera Rema, Veloni
PLANTING YEARS: 1999, 2000, 2003
ELEVATION: 80-150m

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