Deep red colour, almost impenetrable. Rich nose, blackberries, berries, cherry, plum. Notes of spices, truffle, dark chocolate. Intensely peppery. Complex on the palate.
Evangelo is the combination of the red Syrah and the white Viognier.
The co-fermentation of the two varieties is carried out in 40 hL Burgundy oak tanks. The joint maceration gives the wine a stable colour, a soft taste and a rich aromatic character. Malolactic fermentation follows in the same tanks and then it is matured in French oak barrels.
It is an elegant wine, combining intense varietal aromas, but at the same time a richness of flavour of aged wines.
Sophisticated aromas of vanilla and coffee, spices and roasted forest fruit aromas.
Vinification
Classic red vinification method with very long macerations for 20-25 days. Aging for 15 months in new oak barrels.
Tasting characteristics - Ageing
Deep red colour. Sophisticated aromas of vanilla and coffee, spices and roasted aromas of forest fruits. Full mouthfeel combined with a rich tannic structure and high acidity that perfectly complements the concentration of aromas. Ageing potential for 10 to 12 years.
Ideal combination with food
Rib eye with wine sauce, goat, smoked & aged cheeses, bitter chocolate cake with blackberries.
It comes from the Cabernet Sauvignon variety and specifically from the first vineyard of the Estate planted at the foothills of Pangeo. The grapes are macerated for a long time and aged in new French oak barrels for 16 months. This is followed by at least 24 months of bottle ageing. It has a deep reddish-black colour. It is served at 16-18oC and can be aged for at least 15-20 years.
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.
Whispering Angel is a purebred rose from Provence, and this is evidenced both by its varietal composition and its overall profile. It is fresh and lively, with a beautiful aromatic character reminiscent of strawberries and wild flowers, with a strong acidity that quenches and refreshes. A wine for all times, that will decorate your table and will perfectly match any beautiful dish served alongside it.
Pitys was the only Oread nymph who accepted the love of the satyr Pan, but Voreas, his rival, threw her off a cliff and killed her. Earth felt sorry for Pan and transformed her into a pine tree.
We could scarcely conjure a more appropriate myth for this traditional “Ritinitis,” or under its more common name “Retsina” wine.
Pine resin addition goes a long way back in Greece as it was used to protect the wines from oxidation during antiquity. Honoring that tradition, we vinify with minimum intervention the most prominent Greek variety, Assyrtiko, following a 35-century old tradition in Greek wine.
Apricot, blossoms a slight smell of tangerine coexist on equal terms with herbal and masticha notes. Slightly acidic flavor with a frankincense aftertaste.
Route 111 is an old country road connecting the regions of Nemea and Aigialeia where the two most prominent red varieties of Peloponnese are cultivated.
Nemea with Agiorgitiko and Aigialeia with Mavrodaphne … we “followed” Route 111 to create a complex red wine that accentuates their strong temperament.
The most important bottling of the estate, the essence of what Estate Argyros stands for. Meticulously selected parcels, with ages exceeding a century, from top quality areas of the island, mainly Messaria, Karterados, Pyrgos, Megalochori and Akrotiri. Fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures and aged for two months in stainless steel tanks on fine lees. A copybook Santorini, at least under the Argyros lenses, showing purity and race without excesses, developing for at least a decade.
Fibrous character on the nose resulting from the selection of yeasts. Aromas of white-fleshed peach, small apricots and unripe strawberry. The palate aromatically follows the nose while characterized by a light sense of tannins and ripe vegetation. The refreshing acidity is present, while the medium body is oily.
Pera Meria from Aivali Winery is produced from the varieties Rio Patron (50%) and Assyrtiko (50%). It has a bright color, earthy aromas and hints of banana, peach and citrus and a body full of a sea salt texture.
Region / Location / Vineyard:
Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia.Single Block "Kaliva", 2,33ha, 40°41'11.69"N, 21°42'04.88"E, Amyndeon plateau, at 632 m / 2.073 ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.
Vinification Method & Maturation:Skin contact under inert atmosphere at low temperature, controlled alcoholic fermentation by indigenous flora isolated from the specific block, in fine grain, white toasted Troncais oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees for 7 months. Maximum 7 months following vinification in the same oak casks.
Tastings Characteristics:
Brilliant light yellow color with green hints. Intense and rich nose, typical of the variety, with citrus, white stone fruits, pear and hints of oak. Full mouth, creamy, with excellent balance, freshness and finesse. Persistent after taste aromas with long finish.
Harmony:
White meats in rich creamy sauces, roasted vegetables, sweetbreads, grilled fishes in white sauces and smoked fishes.
Attractive, refreshing, with plenty of red and stone fruit and spicy accents, rose wine from Provence. A beautiful combination of Grenache, Syrah and Rolle (Vermentino) that leaves no room for resistance.
