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Variety
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Syrah 70% - Mandilari 30% (unique variety from Crete)
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Vintage
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2022
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Alcohol
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13%
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Sugar
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3.1 g/l
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Vinification
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Separate vinification for each grape variety.
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Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16°C. 3 months of maturation on fine lees before bottling.
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Winery
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Diamantakis winery
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Privately owned vineyard located in the region of Kato Asites, on the foothills of Mount Psiloritis. The region is at a distance of 20 kilometers Southwest of Heraklion.
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Tasting notes
Lightly intense red color, reminiscent of pomegranate seeds. Pleasant aroma of mature red fruits (cherry). Fresh and balanced taste with delicate tannins, pleasant acidity and long aftertaste.
Pairing
Salads, pasta with light tomato sauce, and local Cretan cuisine such as snails, Sfakiani or Kalitsounia cheese pies. Best served at 10°C-12°C.
Awards
Berliner Wein Trophy 2015 - Silver medal (2014 vintage)
Decanter World Wine Awards 2016 - Bronze medal (2015 vintage)
