Greece | EpanomiKtima Gerovassiliou Red 2021

The wine is quite dark ruby and concentrated, elegant with a pronounced bouquet of black fruits and spices (flavours of ripe plum, cherry). On the palate, the wine offers gentle tannins enhanced with great fruit intensity yet round and harmonius. The finish is spicy, long and persistent

This year was truly late and exceptional, with unusual temperatures and rainfall distribution. It was demanding for the winemakers, as the conditions favoured fungal diseases. However, with a lot of hard work and constant vigilance, we were rewarded with high-quality grapes. The winter was mild, with temperatures not dropping significantly for the season, no snow, and only a few rainfalls. The exception was the first ten days of February when the temperature reached freezing point. Spring saw relatively low temperatures for the season, averaging around 13.5°C, leading to a delay of approximately 12 days in bud break (around March 20th). There were many rainfalls during this period, promoting plant growth but also diseases, which required immediate intervention when necessary. In May, temperatures gradually returned to normal for the season, but flowering was delayed by about 10 days compared to the usual period (around May 20th). The summer experienced generally normal temperatures for the season, without extreme weather phenomena, except for a ten-day period in mid-July. There were a few rainfalls in mid-June and mid-August, beneficial for the smooth ripening of grapes (veraison: July 26th). This year's harvest proceeded smoothly without problems. The temperatures were normal for the season, aiding in the ideal ripening of the grapes.

Produced from varieties of Syrah, Merlot and Limnio, with a classic red wine-making method. Aged for about a year in French oak barrels

Food pairing: pork, grilled red meats, roasted poultry dishes, and game accompanied by red sauces, mature cheeses.