Kalliston Mavrotragano
Born on the volcanic soil of Santorini, Mavrotragano is a rare indigenous red variety that offers wines of sheer individuality. Vibrant ruby red color. Exuberant nose with red and black fruits like cherries and berries with notes of vanilla and tobacco. The generous and structured palate with soft tanins shows excellent ageing potential.
Meat
Game
BBQ
SERVED AT:
60-65 °F
DETAILS
COUNTRY
Greece
REGION
Santorini
LOCATION
Santorini
ALTIDUTE
1400 ft
WINE TYPE
Red
STYLE
Dry
ALC BY VOL
12.9%
VARIETIES
Mavrotragano 100%
APPELATION
PGI Cyclades
VINIFICATION
Classic red vinification for this ancient local red variety Maturation: 12 months in medium toasted 225Lt French oak barrels It was bottled unfiltered, there is a possibility for sediment to be created in the bottle.
Santorini
Pyrgos
Light winters, rare rainfall, cool summer mild winds, known as “meltemia”. Additionally, the night sea mist created by the evaporation of the sea during the hot summer sunny days, works as a natural moisturizer for the plants. The orientation of the vineyards (facing north) and the altitude retain a lower average temperature throughout the year. Additionally, the sea mist created by the evaporation of the sea during the hot summer nights, works as a natural moisturizer for the plants. The salty spray that covers the grapes boosts minerality and adds a pleasant, slightly briny character to the wine.
