SEMELI NEMEA GRANDE RESERVE 2014

Bright, very deep garnet, with brick red notes that show some age and intense viscosity. Focused, ripe black fruit on the nose that illustrates the character of an age-worthy Agiorgitiko. Complex aromas of spices and herbs, coming from the long time spent in the barrel, as well as in the bottle.

Serve with rich meat dishes, roast lamb, charcoal grilled and spit roasted meats and hard yellow or creamy cheeses. Serve at: 15-16 ο C.

From low yielding vineyards on the slopes of Koutsi, in the Nemea Appellation

Region.  100% Agiorgitiko

Grapes are handpicked and transferred to the winery. After a strict selection of the grapes, they are first chilled and then cold soaked for up to five days, at a temperature of 8-10 ° C before fermentation, to maximize flavour and colour extraction. Classic red wine vinification follows with temperatures of 23-25 o C. The wine is left on the skins for up to 15 days after fermentation is completed, before being runoff. The wine is matured in French oak casks (50% new the rest second use) for 18 months and 24 months in bottle before release. Malolactic fermentation in barrel.

Dense and round on the palate. Velvety and graceful tannins, rich alcohol together with noted acidity that provides balance. A long aftertaste, full of volume and flavours of chocolate, marmalade, toast and cinnamon.

Can be aged for a further 7 to 9 years in bottle.