Pure greenish yellow colour. Dominant aromas of exotic fruits, peach and citrus fruits. Rich mouthfeel, pleasant acidity and good sense of fatness. Good balance with a long lasting aromatic aftertaste.
Region / Location / Vineyard:
Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. "Hedgehog" sub-region. 690m altitude, with northern exposure, facing lake Petron and mount Voras. 69ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vinification Method & Ageing:
Destemming, no crushing, cold soak - skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine "sur lies" for eight months with regular stirring. Twelve months in French oak barrel medium grain, white toasting and twelve months in the bottle.
Tasting Characteristics:
Bright purple-red color. Complex, typical bouquet of small berries red fruits, leather and spices (vanilla, pepper, clove), with hints of ripe blackberry. Full mouth, rounded tannins, balanced acidity and well integrated wood tones. Long aftertaste with intense quince aroma.
Harmony:
Perfect match with juicy red barbecued meats, spicy sausages, red baked peppers in olive oil, stew rabbit, light spicy fool body cheeses.
Gold-tone color with orange highlights. A variety of fragrances such as jasmine flowers, rosemary, apricot and honey which enhance the flavor with predominantly citrus peel aromas.
The acidity balances the sweetness and gives a pleasant long aftertaste.
Aged for at least 4 to 5 years. Enjoy it at 8 o C.
Cuvee Monsignori is Estate Argyros’ vision on what Santorini Assyrtiko can actually be. Excessively old Assyrtiko vineyards, at least two hundred years old, giving minute yields. Fermented, partially uninoculated, in stainless steel, at cool temperatures and aged for ten months in stainless steel tanks on fine lees. A wine of breed, extract and length, that needs about four years in bottle to unfold and can be confidently kept for more than a decade after vintage.
Tsapournakos or Tsap(r)onakos is an old grape variety in Velvento. The root of the word is Latin and is related to the image of its ray, which refers to a small plum. It belongs to the Cabernet Franc family. Its aromas suggest black ripe fruit and spices, its body is balanced and has a long aftertaste.
Accademia Spumante Brut is a sparkling wine made from Glera grapes, cultivated according to the classic, traditional techniques of the province of Treviso. Over the years, the consistency in the quality of the characteristics of these grapes , has remained unchanged, placing Prosecco at the top of sales of Italian wines worldwide, with its reputation spreading everywhere. It can be served as a delicious aperitif or in cocktails. It pairs well with appetizers and first courses and is a pleasant accompaniment to fish and poultry.
