Earth and Sky | PDO Naoussa Dry Red Wine Xinomavro (2022) 750ml | Thymiopoulos Vineyards
Earth and Sky 14%alc., Still, Dry Red Wine, Xinomavro, PDO Naoussa - Thymiopoulos Vineyards
Earth and Sky
It has a dark red color, with orange highlights. The classic aromas of the variety are distinguished, with the tomato and forest fruits starring and wood, spices and vanilla in the backround. It has an explosive mouth with glaring but polite tannins and the ideal acidity in a realy long-lasting aftertaste.
RED DRY WINE
CATEGORY : P.D.O. NAOUSSA
ALCOHOL : 14.0%
VARIETY : 100% XINOMAVRO
VINEYARDS : Blend of the best parcels of the estate, 45 years old, certified organic. 70% are located around Trilofos village. 30% comes the surroundings of Fytia village.
ALTITUDE : Trilofos: 150 - 250 metres
Fytia: 450 - 650 metres
SOIL : Limestone with schist and clay top-soil
MICROCLIMATE : Warm climate tempered by the Mediterranean winds and by the air flowing down from Vermio mountain play a determinant role in the ripening period, protecting the grapes by maintaining low temperatures. High altitude and big diurnal range around Fytia village add complexity and finesse to the blend.
HARVEST : 20 September - 10 October
VINIFICATION : Grapes are 60% de-stemmed ,macerated for 40 days and fermentation has been completed with indigenous yeasts.
MATURATION : 18 months in third-use, 500-litre French oak barrels