Semeli Mountain Sun Rose

Oenologist: Leonidas Nassiakos

Grape Variety: Agiorgitiko of Nemea (St. George).

Vineyard: Selected vineyards from the higher slopes of the Nemea region, at altitudes of 600m.

Soil: Sloping, clay.

Yield: 60 hl/ha

Microclimate: Harsh winters and cool summer nights, allow slow ripening of grapes, retaining acidity and full aromatic potential.

Harvest: 23rd – 25th September

Vinification: Grapes are chilled at 7-8o C, cold maceration for approximately 30 hours, followed by the saignée method (bleeding) without press and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 17o C.

Average Production: 70.000 bottles
First produced: 1988
Alcohol: 13,1 % vol
Density: 0,9900
Acidity: 6,1 g/l expressed as tartaric acid
PH: 3,19
Residual sugar: 2,9 g/l

Tasting notes: Pale cherry colour. Good intensity on the nose with aromas of ripe, sweet fruit, strawberry, cherry sweet spices and milk chocolate. On the palate it displays just a hint of sweetness, a noted acidity which gives freshness and concentrated cherry flavour.

Serving suggestions: Serve with red mullet, grilled lamb chops and Mediterranean vegetable dishes.

Serve at: 10-11 o C

Vineyard Characheristics
Location: PELOPONNESE
Elevation:  600m ALTITUDE
Soil Type: SLOPING CLAY
Age of wines: FIRST PRODUCED 1988
Label Barcode: 5201299124421