The estate's new white wine, an aromatic and elegant Malagouzia.
Vinification
The vintage is carefully selected under specific conditions in order to protect the particular aromatic character of the variety. After the harvest, extensive pre-fermentation cold maceration is carried out at low temperature and for 9 days without barrel. Malagouzia is the result of micro-vinification. Only 10,000 bottles will be bottled per "batch" to preserve, as much as possible, the aromatic surprise and complexity. In this way of vinification, the wine matures in its entirety and allows additional secondary aromas to evolve.
Aromas
In Malagouzia, the natural floral aromas of the variety predominate, together with botanical and citrus aromas due to the specificity of the area, which is determined by the altitude, the wide variation in temperature and the composition and humidity of the soil.
Combinations
Ideal combinations are light dishes and 'pure' flavours. The floral character of the wine makes it an ideal accompaniment to appetizers, light meals and fish dishes. But even on its own, in a glass as an aperitif, it is an excellent choice!
Vinification
The perfect ripening of the grapes and the carefully selected date of harvest, which is practicated during the night, contribute to the preservation of varietal aromatic and phenolic potential. Hand picking of grapes is followed by two tables of selection, the destemming and light crushing of the baies. Right determing of the durations of pre- and post-fermentation macerations, allows extracting the aromatic and phenolic potential, before its transfer by gravity to oak barrels. There, following malolactic fermentation, it is left to age for 18 months with further 18 months in the bottle.
Specific characteristics
Red-ruby in colour with violet sheens. Concentrated aromas of berryish fruit, stone fruit black plums, prunes, combined with the sweet characters of the oak. A well balanced wine with lively acidity, rich but rounded tannins, velvety texture and a persisting fruity and spicy liquorice aftertaste.
Serving tips
Serve at: 16-17οC. It matches well with rich cheese, red meat with spicy sauce. It's a wine with a great potential of aging. It needs to be decanted before serving.
Two varieties, the well-known Syrah and the local variety Kolindrino in an unexpected meeting. The Naked King is born from the marriage of cosmopolitanism and tradition.
Winemaking
With a low yield and with particular attention to the ripening of the grapes, Gymnos Vassilis is a wine of great concentration, which requires the ideal moment of harvest. Thanks to the extensive maceration, but also because of its stay in French oak barrels, it has secondary aromas.
Aromas
Aromatically, it brings together elements of dried fruit and black forest fruits. On the palate, it is exuberant, full-bodied and balanced. It has a wide palette of interesting textures, expressed mainly through intensity, velvety but robust tannins and balanced integrated alcohol.
Combinations
The exuberant character of the wine calls for fatty textures, meats or fish with sometimes smoked preparations. For more special occasions, ossobuco, foie gras with red fruit, oily and crispy sea bass, umami flavours, cigars and dark chocolate with dried fruit will enhance the tasting moment.
Vinification
The perfect ripening of the grapes and the carefully selected date of harvest, which is practicated during the night, contribute to the preservation of varietal aromas and natural acidity. The must after the clarification in inox tank, it is transferred with gravity to oak barrels where the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation are both achieved. There, the wine stays additionally 6 months with its lees.
Specific characteristics
Bright, golden colour. Beautifully evolved nose of aromas of pineapple and mango on a palate of honey and delicate vanilla-like hints of the oak. Its mouth is round and generous, giving a feeling of sweetness and it is balanced in acidity with a long-lasting freshness on the finish.
Serving tips
Serve at: 10-12οC. A dry-wine proposed to accompany grilled fish, oysters, pastas (with pesto) and a wide selection of fatty cheeses.
Eratineses Wishes Red is a multi-vineyard wine. It is the result of the meeting of Xinomavro with Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Three varieties characterized by great intensity, particular aromatic characteristics and tannic strength.
Winemaking
The three varieties are harvested and vinified at different times, always according to the maturity of each one. The wine is matured for 16 months in French oak barrels and is characterised by its body and balance.
Aromas
Velvety texture thanks to the Syrah, tannic backbone thanks to the Cabernet Sauvignon and the gentle, earthy aromas of the Xinomavro. It brings together all the aromas carried by the varieties. Red fruits, hints of peppers and spices, sun-dried tomatoes and mint nuggets. On the palate, it is an exuberant wine, balanced between intensity and softness on the palate.
Combinations
The character of the wine makes it an ideal accompaniment to several dishes. Vegetable soups, veloute soups, dishes with creamy textures, up to more special ageing meats.
Vinification
The perfect ripening of the grapes and the carefully selected date of harvest, which is practicated during the night, contribute to the preservation of varietal aromas and natural acidity. Destemming and light-crushing is followed by skin-contact at low temperature, longtime-smooth pressing and fermentation under controlled range of temperature in inox tanks. A four months period staying on lees gives certain roundness to this wine.
Specific characteristics
Bright, green-yellow colour. On the nose discreet aromas of white flowers, citrus and lemon peel combined with a sense of minerality. It is a full-bodied wine with an extremely high and refreshing acidity and notes of citrus, stone and chalk dominating in its long aftertaste.
Serving tips
Serve at: 9-11οC. It pairs very well with fishes and fresh mediterranean salads, as well as pastas (with pesto) and a wide selection of fatty cheeses.
From the Assyrtiko variety, the Gymni Queen, stands out for its minerality, rich mouthfeel and finesse.
Vinification
The meticulous sorting, the stay of the stems in pre-fermentative maceration and the gentle treatment during vinification protect the "sacred minerality" of the variety and its rich aromatic character.
Aromas
The Naked Queen, has aromas of citrus, minerality and honey notes, thanks to the gentle presence of the acacia barrel. On the palate, it has a very balanced body, acidity, saltiness and a long finish.
Combinations
The intensity of the wine, its fine acidity and its exuberant body are ideal with dishes such as Mediterranean, salty, fatty dishes and creamy textures.
Vinification
The perfect ripening of the grapes and the carefully selected date of harvest, which is practicated during the night, contribute to the preservation of varietal aromatic and phenolic potential. Right determing of the durations of pre- and post-fermentation macerations, allows extracting this potential, before its transfer by gravity to oak barrels. There, following malolactic fermentation, it is left to age for 12 months with further 8-10 months in the bottle.
Specific characteristics
The dark purple colour with violet reflections retains all its intensity. The nose is dominated by an intense bouquet of cherries and plums followed by scents of chocolate, smoke and vanilla. Generous in the mouth, with good balanced and lively tannins contributing to a velvety structure. Long and fruity aftertaste, with a light touch of oak. It needs further ageing to reveal its full potential.
Serving tips
Serve at 17-18oC. It is seeking the company of grilled red meat and spicy game, as well as spicy and unctuous cheeses. It's a wine with a great potential of aging. It needs to be decanted before serving.
Eratineses Wishes White is a multi-vineyard wine consisting of Assyrtiko, Malagouzia and Chardonnay. Three varieties that make up a wine with complexity and depth.
Vinification
The three varieties are harvested and vinified separately. Each is subjected to pre-fermentation cold maceration and temperature control during fermentation. They are matured for 6 months in acacia barrels for Assyrtiko, French oak barrels for Chardonnay and stainless steel tanks for Malagouzia.
Aromas
Aromatically, the wine is expressive. It is associated with floral aromas, citrus and exotic fruits, with botanicals on the second reading. On the palate, it is characterized by intensity, balance between acidity, mild oiliness and alcohol. The secondary elements of the barrel ageing emerge in the aftertaste. This is a white wine with the potential to mature.
Combinations
White Wishes is ideal with mildly fatty dishes, creamy textures of all types, fish, aged cheeses and green elements. Their versatile character, as well as their extroversion, make this a classic proposal with multiple recipients.
Vinification
The perfect ripening of the grapes and the carefully selected date of harvest, which is practicated during the night, contribute to the preservation of varietal aromatic and phenolic potential.This wine is the result of blending two methods of rose winemaking: skin-contact at low temperature and longtime pressing, and/or by "saignee" from a tank with tempranillo grapes in the phase of pre-fermentation maceration. This juice is fermented in inox tanks where the wine is kept for four months with its lees.
Specific characteristics
This intensively rose wine is expressed with elegant aromas of strawberry and rushberry fruit on a fond of roses. In the mouth, the alcohol is nice balanced from the acidity, giving a feeling of sweetness and a long finish with a touch of ripe red fruit on the palate.
Serving tips
Serve at: 8-10οC. Perfect with: Pasta, fish soups or roasted fish, mushrooms and white meat. Also good as an aperitif.
Vinification
The perfect ripening of the grapes and the carefully selected date of harvest, which is practicated during the night, contribute to the preservation of varietal aromatic and phenolic potential. Hand picking of grapes is followed by two tables of selection, the destemming and light crushing of the baies. Right determing of the durations of pre- and post-fermentation macerations, allows extracting the aromatic and phenolic potential, before its transfer by gravity to oak barrels. There, following malolactic fermentation, it is left to age for 18 months with further 18 months in the bottle.
Specific characteristics
Deep purple in colour with violet sheens. The nose is dominated by an intense bouquet of fruity aromas (cherry, blackberry), spicy (thyme, basil) and oaky (vanilla, coffee) characters. Rich and tasteful on the palate, with velvety tannins, pleasing texture and captivating fruity-spicy aftertaste. A concentrated, lively, complex and age worthy wine.
Serving tips
Serve at: 17-18οC. Ideal complement for smoked cheeses, grilled red meat, and spicy game. It's a wine with a great potential of aging. It needs to be decanted before serving.
Vinification
The perfect ripening of the grapes and the carefully selected date of harvest, which is practicated during the night, contribute to the preservation of varietal aromas and natural acidity. Destemming and light-crushing is followed by skin-contact at low temperature, longtime pressing and controlled fermentation of the juice at 18 0C in inox tanks. A three months period staying on lees gives certain roundness to this wine.
Specific characteristics
Light yellow - green colour. Complex nose beginning with intense fruity aromas of exotic fruits and continuing with compounding hints of citron and peach. Well balanced and richly flavored in mouth with pleasing freshness. Clean and fruity aftertaste finishing with the characteristic crispness of Assyrtiko.
Serving tips
Serve at 9-11oC, to bring out all the richness of aroma and freshness of flavour. Serve with: seafood and shellfish dishes, pasta with white sauces, white meats and salads.
