Graigos 2013

Goumas Estate Zakynthos

Type:

Red Dry Wine

Variety:

Area

Privately owned vineyard in the area of “Trilagkada” in the municipality of Maries of Zakynthos. Red sand and clay soil with presence of stones, altitude 350m.

Microclimate

The vineyard is located east of the municipality of Maries of Zakynthos, facing south. The microclimate of the area is characterised by mild temperatures in the winter and afternoon breezes and cool nights during the summer months.

Production

700-800 Kg/ha

Harvest Year:

2017

Other Available Years:

-

Characteristics:

It has matured in French oak barrels for twelve months. It’s rich in vanilla, cherry, plum, and wild berry aromas. It has a full body with soft tannins, and a long velvety aftertaste.

Food Pairing:

Ideally accompanies: Fatty dishes, red meats, and cheeses. Served at 18°C.

Vinification

The harvest is done by hand after the grapes have reached full ripeness. This is followed by destemming and fermentation in tanks using the red wine vinification technique for 15 days. The wine is aged on the lees for 2 months and decanted into French oak barrels for 1 year. Bottling without filtration