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P.G.I. CYCLADES - MAVROTRAGANO

WINE PROFILE

TECHNICAL DATA

Type:

Dry Red Wine

Alcoholic volume (%):

14,5

Vintage:

2017

Volatile Acidity (gr acetic acid / lt):

0,45

Total Acidity (gr tartaric acid / lt):

5,62

Quality classification:

P.G.I. Cyclades

Total SO2 (mgr/lt):

95

Sub-Region:

Santorini

Free SO2 (mgr/lt):

33

Grape Varieties (per %):

Mavrotragano 100%

Residual Sugar (gr/lt):

0,62

Bottles produced/magnum:

8.200/50

pH:

3,37

Vineyards location:

Santorini / Villages of Pyrgos, Megalochori and Akrotiri

Altitude:

50 to 220 m

Soil:

Volcanic, pumice, igneous lava

Climate:

Rare rainfalls, strong winds, dry & hot summer

Yield:

15 hl/ha

Age of vines:

100 years and 10 years (new)

Date of harvest:

1st half August

Type:

Red

Method:

Mature handpicked grapes are cooled overnight before crushing. Then the grapes are destemed and remain in skin contact for 5 days. The must was fermented in controlled temperature 22-24 oC. After fermentation the wine matures in French oak barrels for 18

months and an additional 6 months inside stainless steel tanks. Unfiltered bottling.

MATURATION

BARRELS

Size :

500lt & 600lt

Maturation process:

Oak barrels & stainless steel

Usage :

3rd

Duration:

18 months & 6 months

Origin of wood:

France

Toasting:

Medium

Ageing potential:

10-20 years