CHALKIDIKIS
MERLOT 1998
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Location
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The vineyards are located in the peninsula of Halkidiki close to the sea, benefiting from the breeze coming from the seashore. |
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Soil
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Mainly sandy and clayey. |
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Sub-soil
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Deep calcareous |
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Climate
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Mild Mediterranean, with a high sunshine index during the growing and maturation season. |
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Varietal
composition
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100% Merlot. |
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Yields
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80Hl/ha |
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Viticultural
techniques
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Vineyards in "double Royat" (2,500 plants/ha) |
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Harvest
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End of September.Manual harvesting. |
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Vinification
techniques
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The classical vinification for red wines. The grapes skins remin with the must for several days. |
| Ageing | In small oak cask for 9 months. |
| Age and type of oak | 100% French (Allier) 300 L. M+ New oak. |
| Classification | Halkidikis Topikos (Regional wine) |
| Character | It has a deep garnet colour and rich plumy fruit with hints of vanilla and oak flavours than linger on the finish. |
| Serving suggestions | A wine well recommended with beef ragout, lamb and full flavoured aged yellow cheese. Best served at 19-20°C. |
