
Premium Vintages Selection 2002-2003-2004
Deep brown colour. Full body. Seductive aromas of honey, dried orange, figs, dates and peach jam, coffee beans, baking spices and caramelized fruits. Velvety palate with depth and viscosity. The finish lingers with layers of dried and baked stone fruits, figs, chocolate and sweet spices.
Technical info
Alcohol by volume (%) 11.5
Total acidity (gr tartaric acid/lt) 8.9
Residual sugars (gr/lt) 305
pH 3.15
The vineyard
Location: Pyrgos village, Santorini & Thirassia
Altitude: Up to 400 meters
Age of vines: 20-60 years
Pruning method: “Kouloura” (basket-shaped)
Planting density: 2000-3000 vines/ha
Yield/ha: 3000 kg
Harvest: Handpicked between 20-30 August
Winemaking
Grapes are sun-dried for 8-10 days.
Slow fermentation for 40 days.
Maturation: 12 years in 225lt oak barrels of 4th & 5th fill. Blend of selected barrels from vintages 2002-2003-2004. Ageing continues in the bottle.