Protected Geographical Indication “Ilia”

VINTAGE 2017

A product of good agricultural practice

Varietal composition: 60% Agiorgitiko, 40% Syrah

Place of production: Mercouri Estate’s vineyards on the western coast of the Peloponnese, near Ancient Olympia

Method of production: Cold extraction and fermentation in low temperatures using selected yeasts.

2017 production: 6,500 bottles

Color: Bright rose

Aromas: Distinctive varietal and fermentation aromas in a excellent combination

Goes well with: White meat, poultry, roasted fish, salads etc.

Chemical analysis: Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.

pH : 3.11

Total acidity : 5.2 g/l

Residual sugar : 3.0 g/l

Ageing potential: 1-2 years

Recent distinctions:

2017 • VINITALY, 5 STARS AWARDS, Italy "Lampadias" 2016: 91/100

2013 • DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS, U.K. "Lampadias" 2012: Bronze

2008 • GOURMET AWARDS, Greece "Lampadias" 2007: Rose wine of the year

Certified from: NSF

Packing: 750 ml bottle