Megali Petra
Minies, KefaloniaMegali Petra
Minies, KefaloniaDeep ruby color with a moderate nose, medium volume body, with unexpectedly velvety tannins and the refreshing acidity of the variety.
Description
MEGALI PETRA
a limited production dry red Mavrodafni wine.
VINEYARD
“Melissa” is a 55 y.o vineyard in the area of Minies, in south of the island. A place next to the Ionian sea, with zero altitude and clay soil.
VINIFICATION
After destemming and crashing, the grapes ferment in stainless steel vats and remain on the skins for 7 days with repeated mixing, at the end of the period racking in stainless steel by soft pressing.
TASTING NOTES
Deep ruby color with a moderate nose, from which black fruits, such as black cherry, stand out along with spices. Medium body with balanced acidity gives a seductive result, in combination with the velvety tannins and the long lasting aftertaste.
DETAILS
TYPE | Dry Red |
VINEYARD | Minies, Kefalonia |
VARIETAL | 100% Mavrodafni |
ALCOHOL | 12% |
HAND HARVESTED | 100% |
PRODUCTION LEVEL | 8 hl/ha average |
DESTEMMED | 100% |
UNFILTERED | Yes |
FERMENTATION | Wild fermented |
FERMENTATION VESSEL | Stainless steel tanks |
AGING | 500lt casks |
VOLUME | 750ml |