SYRAH LYKOS WINERY

REGIONAL DRY RED WINE FROM CENTRAL GREECE

GRAPE VARIETY: Syrah 100%

ORIGIN: Low yield vineyards in mountainous Evia and Boeotia.

VINIFICATION METHOD: Following the cold soak skin contact, vinification proceeds with small extractions for 4-5 weeks.

AGING: New French oak barrels for 18 months followed by bottling and cellar aging for 6 months. Excellent as is or can be further aged in suitable setting.

CHARACTERISTICS: Deep red color with a complex bouquet of ripe fruits like berries, plums and sour cherries, harmoniously blended with aromas of sweet spices, bitter chocolate and vanilla. Full, rich palate with sweet notes of vanilla and tobacco, and a truly long aftertaste.

GOES WELL WITH: Grilled red meats, game and aged yellow cheeses. Enjoy it at 18°C.