Product Description

Flogero 2015

Protected Geographical Indication Metsovo

Variety:

Merlot

Region:

Metsovo, Epirus

Ecosystem:

Mountain region of Metsovo, sloping, at an altitude of 950 up to 1050 metres and on soil consisting of weathered schists, inaccessible for mechanical cultivation.

Vineyards:

Αt Yiniets, with a controlled yield not exceeding 350 kg. per stremma (1,000² m.).

Harvest:

First ten days of October

Microclimate:

Mountain climate of Metsovo. Heavy rains and snowfalls in winter, low humidity and mild cool temperatures in summer.

Vinification:

Bursting and immediate inoculation of the must, in conjunction with constant saturation of the stems and skins, lasting approximately 25 days. The fermentation temperature does not exceed 30º C; this is followed by at least 12 months of maturation of the new wine in new French oak barrels. The wine after bottling remains for at least six months in the bottle for reductive ageing.

Characteristics:

A deep red colour with purple tints. A light aroma of oak harmoniously matched with the aroma of the variety and the typical nose of reductive ageing.

Serving Suggestions:

It makes an excellent accompaniment to grilled meat and beef stewed in red sauce.