Moschopolis 18
18 months of aging in second and third use oak barrels. From the family-owned non-irrigated vineyard at an altitude of 1600m.
Combined vinification of the native Greek variety Mavratragano and the world famous Syrah variety, originating from a 20 years old vineyard dominated by red soil with a high proportion of gravel and stone. The limited production yield ensures high condensation. It shows intense complexity, with fragrances of small red fruits, violets, sour cherry, plum, vanilla and tobacco. Tastes of dried fig, dark chocolate, coffee, spices and chestnut.
It is served at room temperature in balloon type wine glasses, after being allowed to breathe for at least 20 minutes, ideally in a wine jug.
PAIRS WELL WITH:
Mousaka
Red Meat
Oven Cooks
SERVED AT:
64-65 °F
DETAILS
COUNTRY
Greece
REGION
Thessaloniki
LOCATION
Monopigado
ALTIDUTE
1600 ft
WINE TYPE
Red
STYLE
Dry
ALC BY VOL
15%
VARIETIES
Mavrotragano 50%
Syrah 50%
APPELATION
Thessaloniki
VINIFICATION
Skin contact at low temperature, Alcoholic fermentation at 73-75 °F with indigenous yeasts, Matured in second used French oak barriques for 18 months. Bottled unfiltered.
Thessaloniki
Monopigado
Our vineyards in Monopigado village are located on the slopes of a hilly area of about 1000 – 1600 ft altitude, near the Aegean coastline, overlooking the Aegean Sea and the mythical Mount Olympus. The area is blessed with the cooling wind from the mountain area surrounding it from the north and it also enjoys the summer breeze from the sea. The soil is mainly clay and gravel with very high concentration of stones. Its structure, combined with the dry cultivation of the vines, enables the penetration of the roots deep into the sub-soil. The average yield is no more than 3 tons per acre.
