SOFOS-REDSOFOS - “The Wise Old Man”
Winemaker: Domaine Gioulis, Klimenti, Greece
Appellation: Korinthos Protected Geographical Indication
Varietal(s): Cabernet Sauvignon 50% - Agiorgitiko 50%
Production Area: 10 hectares
Yield per Vine & Hectare: 50 hl/ha
The Agiorgitiko vineyard is located in Klementi village which is neighboring with Nemea P.D.O., the largest red appellation of Greece, home of the Agiorgitiko grape.
The vineyard has a south-west orientation and the altitude of 800 metres.
The Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard is located on the slopes opposite of the village of Klimenti. It has a northeast orientation and an altitude of 850 metres.
The soil is calcareous clay for both vineyards.
Yield per Vine & Hectare: 50 hl/ha
Training system: normal classical two sided royat (2,40x1), allowing optimal sun and air permeation
Vinification : the alcoholic fermentation takes place and the Cabernet Sauvignon ages for 6months in French oak casks. The blending of the varieties takes place after thefermentation.
Analytical Data: 12 vol%, 5,5 acidity, residual reductive sugars <1, acetic acid<0,5
Ageing: for about 20 months in steel tanks to keep the flovors fresh
Tasting notes: Red ruby color with violet hues. The nose has aromas of matureblackberries, raspberries and sweet spices. The palate has a well balanced acidity pepper and hints of black chocolate.
"The red SOFOS has a deep ruby colour with aromas of plum, sour cherry and hints of truffle and oak. In the palate we found medium plus acidity, soft tannins and a great complexity of flavours such as dried plum, raisin and notes of wet leaves and tobacco.It is a quality red wine which is ready to drink but also with a good potential of ageing.It combines the spicy and fruity aromas of the indigenous Agiorgitiko with the structure and the complexity of the famous Cabernet Sauvignon." - Konstantinos Lazarakis
Enjoy with: roasted beef, duck or a spicy pasta dishes
