Mandilaria 70% –  Syrah 30%

  PGI Crete (Protected Geographical Indication)

Dry Red

The Philosophy

The indigenous red grape variety Mandilari meets the cosmopolitan Syrah in a wine that expresses the winemaker’s patience and perseverance towards perfection. This wine is produced only in exceptional years and it is kept in the winery until it fully develops its character, even if it takes several years. After maturing for many months in oak barrels, it is aged for a few years in the bottle to reveal its complex bouquet and allow the tannins to soften, while maintaining its freshness.

Flavor Characteristics

Deep red color with violet hues. Complex aromas of dark fruits, with dominant notes of cherries and blackberries, combined with hints of pepper, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, and leather. Rich in flavor with robust but refined tannins, a very nice balance of acidity, alcohol and density of fruit, and a persistent spicy aftertaste.

Pairings

Grilled or cooked red meats with dark sauces, slow-cooked game, meat pies, pasta with mushrooms or ground meat, cold cuts platters, and aged cheeses.

Ageing potential: 8-10 years
Servingice temperatures: 15-18°C.