Avaton Agioreitiko – Red Dry Wine – Mount Athos

Description

Deep ruby color. On the nose aromas of red fruits with notes of spices. The mouth is rich with robust tannins and a long aftertaste.

Technical data

Distinctions
BERLINER WEIN TROPHY 2022 – Gold medal

vineyard

Location : Metochi Chromitsas, Agios Panteleimonas Monastery, Mount Athos

Area : 800 acres

Altitude : 220 – 250 meters

Pruning : Bilateral royat

Planting method: Linear

vinification

Pre-fermentation extraction at a temperature of 10-12 °C for 48 hours
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a temperature (+/–) of 22 oC for (+/–) 12 days. During fermentation, the must is recycled to come into contact with the marc and extract the tannins and anthocyanins of the grapes.
Malolactic fermentation in the tank.

Maturation: 10 months in 300 liter barrels of French oak.
(Barrels: 40% 1st and 60% 2nd and 3rd use)

Ageing: 6 months in bottle before placing on the market.

Vegetarian Friendly<