Enotria Red 2020

A simple, easy to drink wine that is expressive of everyday life in Crete. It is a blend of two very old indigenous grape varieties of Crete, Liatiko and Kotsifali, which successfully marry with the international Syrah grape. The blend is made from Syrah (60%), Kotsifali (30%) and Liatiko (10%).

Should be served at 17⁰C. It is an excellent companion for pasta with minced meat sauce. It is wonderfully combined with meat such as rabbit, wild goat or guinea hen. It pairs well with some traditional Greek dishes, like "moussaka" (vegetables and minced meet with béchamel sauce), "soutzoukakia Smyrneika" (meatballs in red sauce) and lentils with Cretan "apaki" (smoked pork). Its acidity makes the wine an excellent companion when flavours need to be tempered, so it is greatly combined with the fat of the traditional Cretan dish "antikristo arni" (lamb cooked in open fire).

Vineyard:  Dafnes, near Heraklion

Classic red vinification in stainless steel tanks, at a temperature of 24⁰C to 28⁰C. The fermentation takes place separately for each grape variety.

It has a pleasant and youthful ruby colour. The variety of aromas includes red fruits and elegant notes of pepper. The taste is fresh and fruity, with high acidity and medium tannins. An interesting and easy to drink wine, with great balance and pleasant aftertaste.