Vineyards in Basilica, Rapsani, alt. 600m south facing, red shale soils, limestone surface
Xinomavro / Stavroto / Krassato
Ages in old 500L French oak barrels for 12 months
ACIDITY: medium +
BODY: medium
TANNIN: firm medium
LENGTH: long
EYE: bright dark cherry red, touch of ruby
NOSE: fennel, meat stock, raspbery jam, plum skins, tobacco, blood, dark chocolate, all spice
MOUTH: strawberry, raw leather, cured meats, fire smoke, ripe cherries and cream, tar, chewy integrated tannins
RUMINATIONS: open 1 hour before serving and even then give it time. gives the impression of victory, of expensive eau de parfum, of roasted meats and bloody sauces, and yet carries the wisdom and weight of its years. A wine for the gods from the original home of the gods
COMPARABLES: premium red Burgundy, oak-aged Spatburgunders, Barbaresco, Montalcino
PAIRING: charcuterie, roasted lamb/goat, grilled steaks, complex sauces, red base, tomato salads, ratatouille, slow stews, etc…