NAOUSA
EPILEGMENOS 1995
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Location
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The
vineyards are located around the town of Naousa in the southeast slopes
of mount Vermion, at a high altitude (250-400m above sea level).
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Soil
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Sandy
and clayed
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Sub-soil
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Calcareous
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Climate
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Mediterranean
(long hot summers, mild winters with sufficient rainfall in the winter
and its typical refreshing north winds in the summer.
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Varietal
composition
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100%
Xinomavro (over 30 years old vines)
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Age
of vines
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20ha. planted
under Xinomavro (over 30years old vines).
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Yields
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80hl/ha.
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Harvest
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End of September
until beginning of October. Manual harvesting, grapes are placed in
small individual picking boxes to reach the winery intact.
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Vinification
techniques
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The
vinification takes place at our winery near Stranza village. It is the
classical red method and the maceration lasts for an average of 6 days.
The temperature it's controlled between 26-30°C.
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| Ageing | In small oak rench casks for 12 months and at least another 24 months in leaning bottles. A wine suitable for long time ageing. |
| Classification | Naousa O.P.A.P. (V.Q.P.R.D.) Epilegmenos (Reserve). |
| Vintage | 1995 |
| Character | A full-bodied wine, ruby-red in appearance with aromas of ripe berries accented by new oak, well balanced with an elegant long finish. |
| Serving suggestions | A wine, recommended with most Greek traditional dishes like "Yiouvestsi" (Lamb or beef with macaroni in tomato sauce all cooked in the Oven), barbecue with spicy sauce and "Feta" cheese. Best served at 19°C |
