Philoktitis Line

The Philoktitis line, including white, rosé and red wine, bears the trademark of the Greek letter Φ, which is inspired by the namesake king of ancient Fthia. It is said that during the Trojan War, Philoctetes was bitten by a poisonous serpent and the sons of Asklipios cured him by washing his wound with red wine and put a plant as a compress.

Philoktitis Rose | Dry Rosé Wine, PGI – Fthiotida

Salmon colour with dark highlights. A complex bouquet of aromas with hints of small red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry) combined with sweet aromas caramel butter aromas . Rich and slick in the mouth, with a straight acidity that offer good length. Crisp tannins, with soft and fruity aftertaste.

Combined with: Shellfish, salmon, pasta with shrimp or granulated poultry, gyros with tzatziki and dill.

VARIETY: 90% Grenache Rouge and 10% Syrah

SOIL: Sandy clay

ALTITUDE: 400 meters

ORIENTATION: NW

YIELD PER HECTARE: 25-33hl/ha