Lagara red - Vourvoukeli Estate

BRIEF INFORMATION

This wine was given the name “Lagara” which in the local dialect of Avdira, means clean and pure water (it comes from the ancient Greek adjective lagaros, which means clear and pure). Red Lagara is a mixture of 50% Merlot, 30% Syrah and 20% Pamidi. It features a deep crimson color, aromas of wild cherry, blueberry, vanilla, and pastry cream, which are followed by discreet notes of tobacco and a rich tannic taste. Its staying in select oak barrels with a capacity of 225 Liters for 18 months provides sit with a capacity to age for a long time and its characteristic long-lasting aftertaste.

TASTING

Appearance

Deep crimson color.

Bouquet

A pure bouquet with an intense aroma of berries and spices.

Taste

Intense, well-structured tannins, a full body and a lasting aftertaste.

VINIFICATION

Vinification takes place with extensive extraction of the Merlot and Syrah varieties (lasting 15-20 days) in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Towards the end of the fermentation process, they are moved to French oak barrels with a capacity of 225 Liters for 18 months, where the malolactic fermentation will take place. Aging in barrels will give it a rich and full-bodied character. Before bottling, the Pamidi variety (from the current year, in a stainless steel tank) is added to the final mixture in order to emphasize the sensation of fruit in the final wine. Bottling takes place unfiltered. After bottling, the wine remains in the estate’s underground cellars (under conditions of controlled temperature and humidity) for at least a year and a half before being put on the market.

VINEYARD

The vineyards are located in Avdira, at the southeastern end of the Protected Geographic Indication area.

VINEYARD SITE: Veloni

PLANTING YEAR: 1999

ELEVATION: 80 meters

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