Damascenos
| CATEGORY: | Naoussa PDO |
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About the wine
An aged smoked wine from the Xinomavro variety that has been specially selected from vineyards that meet our strict quality criteria. Having inherited multiple and successive distinctions in competitions and wine tastings, it represents the Flagship of the Xinomavro variety of the zone of Naoussa.
Vineyards
Linear at double lanyard
Planting density
2.700 – 3.500 plants per hectare
Maximum Production
10.000 kg grapes per hectare
Wine region
Naoussa Viticultural Region, NW Macedonia
Soil
Clayey and Chalky
Grape Variety
Xinomavro
Type
Red Dry
Harvested
September - October
Vinification
Fermentation is performed in stainless steel tanks at 28 - 30°C. The desirable colour is achieved within 5 - 7 days of extraction. Malolactic fermentation follows the end of alcoholic fermentation.
Ageing
18 months in barrel and 6 months in bottle.
Tasting Temperature
16° - 18°C
Cellar
5 to 8 years
Bouquet / Palate
In the nose, aromas of dry fruits dominate such as cinnamon and wood. By stirring the wine we have vanilla, tomato, olive and chocolate aromas. Robust wine, complex with rich body, conserving a persistent but calm coarseness due to soft and well structured tannins.
Food Pairing
Lamb, red meat and spicy cheese
Technical Data
Alcohol
13%
Total Acidity
5,7 g/l
Residual Sugar
1,8 g/l
pH
3.3
