Avaton Mount Athos Gold Selection – Red Dry Organic Wine – Mount Athos

Description

A very deep red color. Generous aromas on the nose of small black fruits, spicy spices, and vanilla. The palate is dry, with a particularly rich body and perfectly integrated tannins. Complex barrel aromas, coffee, and chocolate accompany the intense fruit and spicy notes. The aftertaste is complex, full, and long-lasting.

Technical Information

Awards

International Wine Competition Thessaloniki 2022 – Gold (92 points) International Wine Competition Thessaloniki 2021 – Silver (88 points) TEXSOM IWA 2020 – Bronze International Wine Competition Thessaloniki 2020 – Bronze FRANKFURT INTERNATIONAL WINE TROPHY 2019 – Grand Gold MUNDUS VINI (Spring Tasting) 2019 – Gold

Vineyard

Location: Metochi Chromitsa, Monastery of Agios Panteleimon, Mount Athos

Area: 40 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon vines up to 50 years old and 10 hectares of Limnio vines up to 15 years old Certified organic cultivation / low yield

Altitude: 220 – 250 meters

Pruning : Bilateral royat

Planting method : Linear

Winemaking

The grapes are hand-harvested from the vineyards designated for this specific label, and strict selection takes place at the winery. Pre-fermentation cold maceration for 2 days at a temperature of 8-10°C. Alcoholic fermentation lasts for 15-20 days at a controlled temperature not exceeding 25°C. Traditional winemaking in open oak vats. This Athonite technique allows for adequate oxygenation of the must and helps to bring out rich aromas and a round taste, which will be further enhanced during barrel aging. Malolactic fermentation takes place in open oak vats. The final blend is made at least 5 months after the harvest, with the last racking occurring 6 months later.

Aging: 16 months in 300-liter barrels Barrels: 100% French oak / 50% new and 50% second and third-use Additional bottle aging for at least 12 months before being released to the market.

Harvest 2015