KELLARI PAPACHRISTOU

CABERNET SAUVIGNON / MERLOT

Varietal composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 40% - Merlot 60%

Category: Dry Red

Origin of Vineyards: Spata Attica

Age of vines (average): 25 years

Yields: 8tn/ha.

Harvest dates: 15-30 August

Vinification: Manual harvesting in 20 Kg picking baskets. Mechanical destemming. Alcoholic fermentation and extraction in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature 24°C for 14 days, full malolactic fermentation and ageing in French and American oak barriques 225lt second use for 8 months. The wine matures in the bottle for at least 6 months in our cellar room.

Organoleptic Analysis: Intense colour, violet tints, pleasant perfumes of red fruits and spices.

Harmony of flavours: Enjoy it with red meat, cold meat and matured cheeses. Served at 16-18°C.

Alcohol by volume: 13.5%

*TIPS: It is suggested to open this wine using a two-pronged cork extractor, also known as a butler’s thief and then carefully pour the wine into a decanter through a funnel with some kind of filter.