P.G.I - Protected Geographical Indication Drama
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Agiorgitiko & Merlot
Region: Mikrochori Drama
Terroir: The Wine Art Estate vineyards at Mikrochori overlook Mount Pangaion, in antiquity home of the cult of Dionysus and the Orphic mysteries.
The vineyards were planted on carefully chosen south-facing slopes, well protected against late frosts. The soil is mainly sandy-clay, suitable for the cultivation of the Greek and foreign varieties planted and ideal for the development of their characteristics.
The French grape varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, the Italian varieties Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, the Portuguese variety Touriga Nacional and the indigenous varieties Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko, Lemiona are carefully tended, to ensure top quality fruit.
Oenology: The Cabernet Sauvignon, and Agiorgitiko grapes that take part in the wine's varietal composition are vinified separately, by the classic red vinification method. After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for at least 12 months in French oak barrels
Winery: http://www.wineart.grComplex, beautifully open bouquet of cherries and plums, with notes of pepper and vanilla. In the mouth it is rich, mature, fleshy, well structured, with beautifully softened tannins. A delightful wine of real character, which can be consumed fresh or aged for several years.
Serve at 16-18°C.
Enjoy with strongly flavoured dishes, such as game, red meats, poultry in spicy sauces.
Responds well to further ageing.
