KTIMA AKRANI RED 2020

Varietal composition: Merlot 45% • Syrah 35% • Cabernet sauvignon 20%

Category: Protected Geographical Indication KOS 

Vines: Average age 17 years old, planted in sandy, light soil derived from parent limestone. The management and the development of the ecosystem is entirely based on Bio-Agricultural practices (the vineyard is under the process of certification)

Yield: average 1 tn/1.000 m2

Harvest period: Merlot 10-13th August, Syrah & Cabernet sauvignon 22-25th August

Maturation: after malo-lactic fermentation has taken place into stainless steel tanks, there is a 5 months period of “batonnage” on light wine lees and micro-oxygenation

 Ageing potential: 5 years

Analysis: 13.1% alc. by vol., residual sugars 2.1 g/l, total acidity 5.4 g/l in tartaric acid, pH 3.49

Serving temperature: 14-15 °C

Recommended pairings: Greek vegetable dishes, moussaka, pork-sausages-burger bbq, pasta with beef or rooster, casseroles (stews)