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Kotsifali Queen 2021

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Red Dry Wine

This Kotsifali wine, one of the queens of Cretan grape varieties, with its elegant mouthfeel of spices, red fruits and a piquant aftertaste, is produced from vineyards at 500m altitude. Enjoy it with Mediterranean dishes, roast meat and spicy cheeses.

This Kotsifali wine, one of the queens of Cretan grape varieties, with its elegant mouthfeel of spices, red fruits and a piquant aftertaste, is produced from vineyards at 500m altitude. Enjoy it with Mediterranean dishes, roast meat and spicy cheeses.

Vineyard

Kotsifali Queen 2021

Altitude Soil Aspect
500 (m) Loamy Sand N

Winemaking

Alcohol Acidity pH Res. Sugar Varieties
13.2% 5.85g/lt 3.42 2.78g/lt Kotsifali 100%

Hand-harvested. Exact harvest time defined by berry sensory assessment to obtain the optimum flavour and aromatic balance. Fermentation with maceration on the skins for 7 days. Temperature controlled fermentation between 25-28°C.

Diary

  • 2021-10-08

    Ageing Maturing Start

     

  • 2022-11-08

    Ageing Maturing End

     

  • 2022-11-10

    Filtering

     

  • 2022-11-10

    Bottling

     

Tasting Note & Food Pairing

Bright, mid ruby colour. An aromatic nose of red cherries and zesty dark fruits with a touch of spice. Balanced and savoury palate with smooth tannins, juicy acidity and a long fruity aftertaste.

Pair with Mediterranean dishes with tomato, roast meat and spicy types of cheese. Serve at 16-17°C.

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Bright, mid ruby colour. An aromatic nose of red cherries and zesty dark fruits with a touch of spice. Balanced and savoury palate with smooth tannins, juicy acidity and a long fruity aftertaste.

Pair with Mediterranean dishes with tomato, roast meat and spicy types of cheese. Serve at 16-17°C.

Check out top matching recipes

Culture

The area of Archanes is known for its many significant archaeological sites. It is an area with rich soil in close proximity to Knossos, elements that definitely contributed to its growth already since the Neolithic era. In Archanes, and specifically Vathipetro, we find one of the most primal Minoan wine presses and many other agricultural structures. It is an area with a picturesque typicity that balances between the its architectural past and its modern image.
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