Technical Presentation | Saint George Nemea 2017 |
Category | Dry red |
Classification | Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Nemea |
Grape Varieties | Agiorgitiko 100% |
Vineyards | Nemea region at a 2,132 ft altitude |
Main type of soil | Clay |
Age of vines (average) | 31 years |
Yields | 54 hl/ha |
Harvest dates | Middle of September |
Vinification/Maturation | Alcoholic fermentation and extraction in stainless steel vats at 23°C. Total extraction time 12 days. Full malolactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation in second-hand French barriques for 12 months. The wine matured in bottle for a further 2 months in our cellar. |
Alcohol by volume | 13.5% |
Total acidity (tartaric acid) | 5.00 g/l |
pH | 3.56 |
Tasting notes | The color is bright, deep morello cherry-red. The nose reveals aromas of blackberries, raspberries and ripe strawberries with just a touch of aniseed and spices such as clove and cinnamon. It is a medium-bodied wine with elegant structure, balanced acidity and very ripe, elegant tannins. The finish is moderately-long, dominated by red fruits and followed by sweet vanilla and black pepper. |