Entechnos
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About the wine
"Drink it like a girl in a glass..." as Greeks say. Entechnos is an artistic and elaborate blend of the Merlot and Xinomavro varieties which unveils the scrumptious bouquet and aromas.
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 & Merlot
Type
Red Dry
Harvested
August - October
Vinification
Classical method of red wine vinification with extraction of 5 - 6 days at 28-30° C. Defermentation and malolactic fermentation follow. Mixture before ageing.
Ageing
12 months in barrel and 6 months in bottle
Tasting Temperature
16° - 18°C
Cellar
5 to 8 years
Bouquet / Palate
Vivid, velvet purple colour. A complex bouquet, which highlights the varieties xinomavro, merlot and syrah in combination with the aromas the oak barrels give. Soft wine with mild tannins and fruity aromatic taste.
Food Pairing
Red meat and all types of cheese
Technical Data
Alcohol
13%
Total Acidity
5,4 g/l
Residual Sugar
1,7 g/l
pH
3.4
