Avaton Agioreitiko – Red Dry Wine – Mount Athos

Description

Deep ruby color. On the nose, aromas of red fruits with hints of spices. The palate is rich, with firm tannins and a long-lasting aftertaste.

Technical Information

Awards BERLINER WEIN TROPHY 2022 – Gold Medal

Vineyard

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

Area: 800 acres

Altitude: 220 – 250 meters

Pruning : Bilateral royat

Planting method : Linear

Winemaking

Pre-fermentation maceration at a temperature of 10-12°C for 48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of (+/–) 22°C for (+/–) 12 days. During fermentation, pump-overs are performed to bring the must into contact with the pomace, extracting tannins and anthocyanins from the grapes. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the tank.

Aging: 10 months in 300-liter barrels made of French oak. (Barrels: 40% first-use and 60% second and third-use)

Bottle aging: 6 months in the bottle before being released to the market.

Suitable for vegetarians